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HSS4x4x1/4 Steel Tube (HSS) — Dimensions & Properties

HSS4x4x1/4 weighs 12.21 lb/ft and is about 4 in deep. Below: the full AISC section properties, a scaled cross-section, and a pre-filled weight calculator.

Weight
12.21lb/ft
Depth
4in
Width
4in
Area
3.37in²
Shape
HSS4X4X1/4 · HSS — rectangular / square

Enter feet + inches, e.g. 20' or 18' 6".

= 20' (240″)
pcs
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Total weight
1 × HSS4X4X1/4
244lb
Per piece
244.2lb
Pieces
1
Total
244.2lb
Tons
0.122t
B 4"Ht4"
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  1. 1.Weight per foot (from AISC)per AISC Shapes Database v16.0

    HSS4X4X1/4 is a listed shape; its nominal weight is a published property.

    = 12.21 lb/ft
  2. 2.Length in feet
    length (in) ÷ 12
    240 ÷ 12
    = 20 ft
  3. 3.Weight per piece
    weight per foot × length
    12.21 × 20
    = 244.2 lb
  4. 4.Total weight
    weight per piece × quantity
    244.2 × 1
    = 244.2 lb
  5. 5.Convert to tons
    total lb ÷ 2000
    244.2 ÷ 2000
    = 0.122 tons

Section properties

Geometry
Weight
12.21lb/ft
Area, A
3.37in²
Depth, Ht
4in
Width, B
4in
Design wall, t
0.233in
Strong axis (x-x)
Ix
7.8in⁴
Sx
3.9in³
Zx
4.69in³
rx
1.52in
Weak axis (y-y)
Iy
7.8in⁴
Sy
3.9in³
Zy
4.69in³
ry
1.52in
Torsion & warping
J
13in⁴
Before you rely on this
  • Listed weight is the AISC theoretical (nominal) weight per foot. Actual mill weight varies within ASTM rolling tolerance, roughly ±2.5%.
  • This is bare member steel only. Add plates, stiffeners, connections, bolts, and coatings for a full erected-steel takeoff.

Similar shapes

Same series and nearest depths — compare weight and section modulus when you are sizing.

HSS4x4x3/8 17.27 lb/ftHSS3x3x1/4 8.81 lb/ftHSS5x5x1/4 15.62 lb/ftHSS5x5x3/8 22.37 lb/ftHSS6x6x1/4 19.02 lb/ftHSS6x6x3/8 27.48 lb/ftHSS6x6x1/2 35.24 lb/ft

HSS4x4x1/4 — questions

How much does a HSS4x4x1/4 weigh per foot?
A HSS4x4x1/4 weighs 12.21 lb/ft. Over a 20-foot length that is 244 lb (0.122 tons); a 30-foot length is 366 lb.
What are the dimensions of a HSS4x4x1/4?
HSS4x4x1/4 is 4 in deep by 4 in wide with a 0.233 in design wall thickness (nominal 0.25 in), and a cross-sectional area of 3.37 in².
What is the moment of inertia and section modulus of a HSS4x4x1/4?
About its strong axis, HSS4x4x1/4 has a moment of inertia Ix of 7.8 in⁴ and a section modulus Sx of 3.9 in³, with a plastic section modulus Zx of 4.69 in³. Use these with your engineer's design values — they are geometric properties, not an allowable load.

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Sources & references

Estimates for planning purposes only. Verify all results against the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction and with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This tool is not a substitute for a licensed professional engineer. See our methodology, sources, and code editions.

Data: AISC Shapes Database v16.0, © AISC — used per its developer-use provision.