HSS5X2-1/2X1/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS5X2-1/2X1/8 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 5 x 2.5 in nominal outside with a 1/8 in nominal wall (0.116 in design wall per AISC), at 6.03 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
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HSS5X2-1/2X1/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 5 in | 127 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 2.5 in | 63.5 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/8 in (0.125) | 3.2 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.12 in | 2.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 1.77 in² | 11.4 cm² |
| Weight | 6.03 lb/ft | 9 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS5X2-1/2X1/8 weigh and cost?
HSS5X2-1/2X1/8 weighs 6.03 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $5.55 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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