HSS5X3X1/4 Dimensions & Weight
HSS5X3X1/4 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 5 x 3 in nominal outside with a 1/4 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), at 12.21 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 5 in | 127 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 3 in | 76.2 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/4 in (0.25) | 6.4 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.23 in | 5.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 3.59 in² | 23.2 cm² |
| Weight | 12.21 lb/ft | 18.2 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS5X3X1/4 weigh and cost?
HSS5X3X1/4 weighs 12.21 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $11.23 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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