HSS8X4X1/4 Dimensions & Weight
HSS8X4X1/4 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 8 x 4 in nominal outside with a 1/4 in nominal wall (0.233 in design wall per AISC), at 19.02 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
HSS8X4X1/4 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 8 in | 203.2 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 4 in | 101.6 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/4 in (0.25) | 6.4 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.233 in | 5.9 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 5.59 in² | 36.1 cm² |
| Weight | 19.02 lb/ft | 28.3 kg/m |
What does HSS8X4X1/4 cost?
At an example material price of $0.92/lb, HSS8X4X1/4 runs about $17.50 per foot, or roughly $350 for a 20-ft length.
Example pricing only. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.
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