HSS7X3X3/16 Dimensions & Weight
HSS7X3X3/16 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 7 x 3 in nominal outside with a 3/16 in nominal wall (0.174 in design wall per AISC), at 11.97 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
HSS7X3X3/16 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 7 in | 177.8 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 3 in | 76.2 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 3/16 in (0.188) | 4.8 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.17 in | 4.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 3.52 in² | 22.7 cm² |
| Weight | 11.97 lb/ft | 17.8 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS7X3X3/16 weigh and cost?
HSS7X3X3/16 weighs 11.97 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $11.01 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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