HSS4X4X3/16 Dimensions & Weight

HSS4X4X3/16 is a square hollow structural section, 4 x 4 in nominal outside with a 3/16 in nominal wall (0.174 in design wall per AISC), at 9.42 lb per foot — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.

HSS4X4X3/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)4 in101.6 mm
Outside width (nominal)4 in101.6 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)3/16 in (0.188)4.8 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.174 in4.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density2.77 in²17.9 cm²
Weight9.42 lb/ft14 kg/m

What does HSS4X4X3/16 weigh and cost?

HSS4X4X3/16 weighs 9.42 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $8.67 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
188 lbs
Material cost
$173.33

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