HSS8X8X3/8 Dimensions & Weight

HSS8X8X3/8 is a square hollow structural section, 8 x 8 in nominal outside with a 3/8 in nominal wall (0.349 in design wall per AISC), at 37.69 lb per foot — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

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HSS8X8X3/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)8 in203.2 mm
Outside width (nominal)8 in203.2 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)3/8 in (0.375)9.5 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.35 in8.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density11.08 in²71.5 cm²
Weight37.69 lb/ft56.1 kg/m

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

What does HSS8X8X3/8 weigh and cost?

HSS8X8X3/8 weighs 37.69 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $34.67 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
754 lbs
Material cost
$693.50

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