HSS6X4X1/4 Dimensions & Weight
HSS6X4X1/4 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 6 x 4 in nominal outside with a 1/4 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), at 15.62 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
HSS6X4X1/4 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 4 in | 101.6 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/4 in (0.25) | 6.4 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.233 in | 5.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 4.59 in² | 29.6 cm² |
| Weight | 15.62 lb/ft | 23.2 kg/m |
What does HSS6X4X1/4 weigh and cost?
HSS6X4X1/4 weighs 15.62 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $14.37 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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