HSS9X5X1/2 Dimensions & Weight
HSS9X5X1/2 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 9 x 5 in nominal outside with a 1/2 in nominal wall (0.465 in design wall per AISC), at 42.05 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
HSS9X5X1/2 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 9 in | 228.6 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 5 in | 127 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 | 12.36 in² | 79.7 cm² |
| Weight | 42.05 lb/ft | 62.6 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS9X5X1/2 weigh and cost?
HSS9X5X1/2 weighs 42.05 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $38.69 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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