HSS3X2X1/4 Dimensions & Weight

HSS3X2X1/4 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 3 x 2 in nominal outside with a 1/4 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), at 7.1 lb per foot — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.

HSS3X2X1/4 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)3 in76.2 mm
Outside width (nominal)2 in50.8 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)1/4 in (0.25)6.4 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.23 in5.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density2.09 in²13.5 cm²
Weight7.1 lb/ft10.6 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does HSS3X2X1/4 weigh and cost?

HSS3X2X1/4 weighs 7.1 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $6.53 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
142 lbs
Material cost
$130.64

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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