HSS5.000X0.188 Dimensions & Weight
HSS5.000X0.188 is a round hollow section to AISC, 5 in outside diameter with a 0.188 in nominal wall (0.175 in design wall per AISC), weighing 9.67 lb per foot — used for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
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HSS5.000X0.188 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 5 in | 127 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 0.188 in | 4.8 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.18 in | 4.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 2.84 in² | 18.3 cm² |
| Weight | 9.67 lb/ft | 14.4 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS5.000X0.188 weigh and cost?
HSS5.000X0.188 weighs 9.67 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $8.90 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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