HSS9X9X3/16 Dimensions & Weight
HSS9X9X3/16 is a square hollow structural section, 9 x 9 in nominal outside with a 3/16 in nominal wall (0.174 in design wall per AISC), at 22.18 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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HSS9X9X3/16 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 9 in | 228.6 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 9 in | 228.6 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 3/16 in (0.188) | 4.8 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.17 in | 4.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 6.52 in² | 42.1 cm² |
| Weight | 22.18 lb/ft | 33 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS9X9X3/16 weigh and cost?
HSS9X9X3/16 weighs 22.18 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $20.41 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS9X9X1/814.96 lb/ft
- HSS9X9X1/429.23 lb/ft
- HSS9X9X5/1636.1 lb/ft
- HSS9X9X3/842.79 lb/ft
- HSS9X9X1/255.66 lb/ft
- HSS9X9X5/867.82 lb/ft
- HSS10X8X3/1622.18 lb/ft
- HSS12X6X3/1622.18 lb/ft
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