457.2x304.8x19.05mm  Steel rectangular hss ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C

HSS 18 × 12 × ¾" (457.2 × 304.8 × 19.05 mm) ASTM A500 Grade B/C Rectangular HSS

457.2x304.8x19.05mm Steel rectangular hss in ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C to ASTM A500/A500M, with an uncoated steel surface suitable for further processing or painting. Nominal weight 209.171379 kg/m.

Minimum order

Minimum 10 t per size. If the size is already in the current production cycle, we can accept orders from 5 t. Standard length 6 m; 4–12 m on request. We confirm the minimum, lead time and grade in your quote.

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Minimum order: 10 t per size (from 5 t if the size is in production)

Weight per meter:209.171 kg/m
Total length:6 meters
Total weight:1255.028 kg

Applications & Usage

This extra heavy-duty industrial Steel rectangular hss is commonly specified for heavy structural supports, load-bearing frames, and demanding industrial applications. The 19.05mm wall thickness provides exceptional structural integrity while maintaining workability. The natural mill finish provides a cost-effective solution for applications where aesthetics are secondary. Available in standard lengths of 6m, this profile can be easily cut, drilled, and welded to suit your specific requirements.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValue
Dimensions457.2mm × 304.8mm × 19.05mm
Weight per Meter209.171 kg/m
MaterialSteel
Alloy/GradeASTM A500 Grade B, C
StandardASTM A500/A500M
Standard Length6m
Designation (inch)HSS 18 × 12 × ¾
Weight (lb/ft)140.56 lb/ft
Minimum Order per Size10 t
Cut-to-Length Range4000 – 12000 mm

Section Properties

Calculated with the AISC design wall thickness (0.93 × nominal); mass and length per tonne use the nominal wall.

PropertyValue
Cross-sectional area(A)249 cm²
Second moment of area(Ix)70232 cm⁴
Second moment of area(Iy)37398 cm⁴
Radius of gyration(ix)16.8 cm
Radius of gyration(iy)12.2 cm
Elastic section modulus(Wel,x)3072 cm³
Elastic section modulus(Wel,y)2454 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl,x)3767 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl,y)2848 cm³
Torsional inertia constant(It)79640 cm⁴
Torsional modulus constant(Ct)4060 cm³
Surface area per metre(As)1.46 m²/m
Length per tonne4.78 m

Grade strength and capacity

Minimum strength of each grade this size is rolled in, with the indicative capacity calculated on the AISC design wall (0.93 × nominal).

GradeMin. yieldTensileBending Wel·fyAxial A·fy
Grade B46 ksi (315 MPa)58 ksi (400 MPa)968 kNm · 714 kip·ft7855 kN · 1766 kips
Grade C50 ksi (345 MPa)62 ksi (425 MPa)1060 kNm · 782 kip·ft8603 kN · 1934 kips

Indicative values from nominal dimensions: Wel × fy and A × fy, without buckling, cross-section class or partial safety factors. Not a design check.