HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 Dimensions & Weight
HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 3.5 x 2.5 in nominal outside with a 1/4 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), at 8.81 lb per foot — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.
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HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 3.5 in | 88.9 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 2.5 in | 63.5 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/4 in (0.25) | 6.4 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.23 in | 5.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 2.59 in² | 16.7 cm² |
| Weight | 8.81 lb/ft | 13.1 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 weigh and cost?
HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 weighs 8.81 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $8.11 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/84.75 lb/ft
- HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/166.87 lb/ft
- HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X5/1610.58 lb/ft
- HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/812.17 lb/ft
- HSS3X3X1/48.81 lb/ft
- HSS4X2X1/48.81 lb/ft
- HSS5X2-1/2X3/168.78 lb/ft
- HSS5-1/2X5-1/2X1/89.01 lb/ft
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