HSS5.500X0.258 Dimensions & Weight
HSS5.500X0.258 is a round hollow section to AISC, 5.5 in outside diameter with a 0.258 in nominal wall (0.24 in design wall per AISC), weighing 14.46 lb per foot — used for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel. It is the lightest of the 3 HSS5.500 sizes listed here.
HSS5.500X0.258 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 5.5 in | 139.7 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 0.258 in | 6.6 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.24 in | 6.1 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 4.25 in² | 27.4 cm² |
| Weight | 14.46 lb/ft | 21.5 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS5.500X0.258 weigh and cost?
HSS5.500X0.258 weighs 14.46 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $13.30 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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