HSS7X4X3/16 Dimensions & Weight

HSS7X4X3/16 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 7 x 4 in nominal outside with a 3/16 in nominal wall (0.174 in design wall per AISC), at 13.25 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

HSS7X4X3/16 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)7 in177.8 mm
Outside width (nominal)4 in101.6 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)3/16 in (0.188)4.8 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.17 in4.4 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.89 in²25.1 cm²
Weight13.25 lb/ft19.7 kg/m

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

What does HSS7X4X3/16 weigh and cost?

HSS7X4X3/16 weighs 13.25 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $12.19 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
265 lbs
Material cost
$243.80

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