HSS8X2X1/2 Dimensions & Weight
HSS8X2X1/2 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 8 x 2 in nominal outside with a 1/2 in nominal wall (0.465 in design wall per AISC), at 28.43 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
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HSS8X2X1/2 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 8 in | 203.2 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/2 in (0.5) | 12.7 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.47 in | 11.8 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 8.35 in² | 53.9 cm² |
| Weight | 28.43 lb/ft | 42.3 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS8X2X1/2 weigh and cost?
HSS8X2X1/2 weighs 28.43 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $26.16 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS8X2X1/88.16 lb/ft
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- HSS8X2X1/415.62 lb/ft
- HSS8X2X5/1619.08 lb/ft
- HSS8X2X3/822.37 lb/ft
- HSS5X5X1/228.43 lb/ft
- HSS6X4X1/228.43 lb/ft
- HSS7X3X1/228.43 lb/ft
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