HSS6X2X5/16 Dimensions & Weight

HSS6X2X5/16 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 6 x 2 in nominal outside with a 5/16 in nominal wall (0.291 in design wall per AISC), at 14.83 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

HSS6X2X5/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)6 in152.4 mm
Outside width (nominal)2 in50.8 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)5/16 in (0.313)7.9 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.29 in7.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density4.36 in²28.1 cm²
Weight14.83 lb/ft22.1 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does HSS6X2X5/16 weigh and cost?

HSS6X2X5/16 weighs 14.83 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $13.64 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
297 lbs
Material cost
$272.87

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