HSS6X4X1/2 Dimensions & Weight

HSS6X4X1/2 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 6 x 4 in nominal outside with a 1/2 in nominal wall (0.465 in design wall per AISC), at 28.43 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

HSS6X4X1/2 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)6 in152.4 mm
Outside width (nominal)4 in101.6 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)1/2 in (0.5)12.7 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.465 in11.8 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density8.35 in²53.9 cm²
Weight28.43 lb/ft42.3 kg/m

What does HSS6X4X1/2 weigh and cost?

HSS6X4X1/2 weighs 28.43 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $26.16 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
569 lbs
Material cost
$523.11

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