HSS5X5X3/8 Dimensions & Weight

HSS5X5X3/8 is a square hollow structural section, 5 x 5 in nominal outside with a 3/8 in nominal wall (0.349 in design wall per AISC), at 22.37 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

HSS5X5X3/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)5 in127 mm
Outside width (nominal)5 in127 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)3/8 in (0.375)9.5 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.349 in8.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density6.57 in²42.4 cm²
Weight22.37 lb/ft33.3 kg/m

What does HSS5X5X3/8 weigh and cost?

HSS5X5X3/8 weighs 22.37 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $20.58 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
447 lbs
Material cost
$411.61

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