HSS5-1/2X5-1/2X3/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS5-1/2X5-1/2X3/8 is a square hollow structural section, 5.5 x 5.5 in nominal outside with a 3/8 in nominal wall (0.349 in design wall per AISC), at 24.93 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
HSS5-1/2X5-1/2X3/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 5.5 in | 139.7 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 5.5 in | 139.7 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 3/8 in (0.375) | 9.5 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.35 in | 8.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 7.33 in² | 47.3 cm² |
| Weight | 24.93 lb/ft | 37.1 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS5-1/2X5-1/2X3/8 weigh and cost?
HSS5-1/2X5-1/2X3/8 weighs 24.93 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $22.94 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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