HSS 20 × 20 × ½" (508 × 508 × 12.7 mm) ASTM A500 Grade B/C Square HSS
508x508x12.7mm 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 194.255177 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)
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 12.7mm 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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 508mm × 508mm × 12.7mm |
| Weight per Meter | 194.255 kg/m |
| Material | Steel |
| Alloy/Grade | ASTM A500 Grade B, C |
| Standard | ASTM A500/A500M |
| Standard Length | 6m |
| Designation (inch) | HSS 20 × 20 × ½ |
| Weight (lb/ft) | 130.53 lb/ft |
| Minimum Order per Size | 10 t |
| Cut-to-Length Range | 4000 – 12000 mm |
Section Properties
Calculated with the AISC design wall thickness (0.93 × nominal); mass and length per tonne use the nominal wall.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Cross-sectional area(A) | 231 cm² |
| Second moment of area(I) | 93969 cm⁴ |
| Radius of gyration(i) | 20.2 cm |
| Elastic section modulus(Wel) | 3700 cm³ |
| Plastic section modulus(Wpl) | 4272 cm³ |
| Torsional inertia constant(It) | 146320 cm⁴ |
| Torsional modulus constant(Ct) | 5553 cm³ |
| Surface area per metre(As) | 1.99 m²/m |
| Length per tonne | 5.15 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).
| Grade | Min. yield | Tensile | Bending Wel·fy | Axial A·fy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade B | 46 ksi (315 MPa) | 58 ksi (400 MPa) | 1165 kNm · 860 kip·ft | 7271 kN · 1635 kips |
| Grade C | 50 ksi (345 MPa) | 62 ksi (425 MPa) | 1276 kNm · 941 kip·ft | 7964 kN · 1790 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: 500 × 500 × 12.5 mm →
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