HSS6X6X3/16 Dimensions & Weight
HSS6X6X3/16 is a square hollow structural section, 6 x 6 in nominal outside with a 3/16 in nominal wall (0.174 in design wall per AISC), at 14.53 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
HSS6X6X3/16 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 3/16 in (0.188) | 4.8 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.174 in | 4.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 4.27 in² | 27.5 cm² |
| Weight | 14.53 lb/ft | 21.6 kg/m |
What does HSS6X6X3/16 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, HSS6X6X3/16 runs about $13.37 per foot, or roughly $267 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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