HSS6X4X3/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS6X4X3/8 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 6 x 4 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.
HSS6X4X3/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 4 in | 101.6 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 3/8 in (0.375) | 9.5 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.349 in | 8.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 6.57 in² | 42.4 cm² |
| Weight | 22.37 lb/ft | 33.3 kg/m |
What does HSS6X4X3/8 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, HSS6X4X3/8 runs about $20.58 per foot, or roughly $412 for a 20-ft length.
Example pricing only. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.
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