HSS7X4X1/8 Dimensions & Weight

HSS7X4X1/8 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 7 x 4 in nominal outside with a 1/8 in nominal wall (0.116 in design wall per AISC), at 9.01 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

HSS7X4X1/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)7 in177.8 mm
Outside width (nominal)4 in101.6 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)1/8 in (0.125)3.2 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.12 in2.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density2.65 in²17.1 cm²
Weight9.01 lb/ft13.4 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does HSS7X4X1/8 weigh and cost?

HSS7X4X1/8 weighs 9.01 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $8.29 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
180 lbs
Material cost
$165.78

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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