HSS6X6X3/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS6X6X3/8 is a square hollow structural section, 6 x 6 in nominal outside with a 3/8 in nominal wall (0.349 in design wall per AISC), at 27.48 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
HSS6X6X3/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 6 in | 152.4 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 | 8.08 in² | 52.1 cm² |
| Weight | 27.48 lb/ft | 40.9 kg/m |
What does HSS6X6X3/8 weigh and cost?
HSS6X6X3/8 weighs 27.48 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $25.28 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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