457.2x457.2x15.88mm  Steel square hss ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C

HSS 18 × 18 × ⅝" (457.2 × 457.2 × 15.88 mm) ASTM A500 Grade B/C Square HSS

457.2x457.2x15.88mm Steel square 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 214.958444 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:214.958 kg/m
Total length:6 meters
Total weight:1289.751 kg

Applications & Usage

This extra heavy-duty industrial Steel square hss is commonly specified for heavy structural supports, load-bearing frames, and demanding industrial applications. The 15.88mm 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 × 457.2mm × 15.88mm
Weight per Meter214.958 kg/m
MaterialSteel
Alloy/GradeASTM A500 Grade B, C
StandardASTM A500/A500M
Standard Length6m
Designation (inch)HSS 18 × 18 × ⅝
Weight (lb/ft)144.45 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)256 cm²
Second moment of area(I)82499 cm⁴
Radius of gyration(i)18.0 cm
Elastic section modulus(Wel)3609 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl)4211 cm³
Torsional inertia constant(It)130333 cm⁴
Torsional modulus constant(Ct)5423 cm³
Surface area per metre(As)1.78 m²/m
Length per tonne4.65 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)1137 kNm · 838 kip·ft8056 kN · 1811 kips
Grade C50 ksi (345 MPa)62 ksi (425 MPa)1245 kNm · 918 kip·ft8823 kN · 1984 kips

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

Nearest metric size to EN 10219: 450 × 450 × 16 mm →