508x508x19.05mm  Steel square hss ASTM A500 Grade B, Grade C

HSS 20 × 20 × ¾" (508 × 508 × 19.05 mm) ASTM A500 Grade B/C Square HSS

508x508x19.05mm 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 285.138969 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:285.139 kg/m
Total length:6 meters
Total weight:1710.834 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 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
Dimensions508mm × 508mm × 19.05mm
Weight per Meter285.139 kg/m
MaterialSteel
Alloy/GradeASTM A500 Grade B, C
StandardASTM A500/A500M
Standard Length6m
Designation (inch)HSS 20 × 20 × ¾
Weight (lb/ft)191.60 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)339 cm²
Second moment of area(I)134302 cm⁴
Radius of gyration(i)19.9 cm
Elastic section modulus(Wel)5287 cm³
Plastic section modulus(Wpl)6188 cm³
Torsional inertia constant(It)213046 cm⁴
Torsional modulus constant(Ct)7948 cm³
Surface area per metre(As)1.97 m²/m
Length per tonne3.51 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)1666 kNm · 1228 kip·ft10690 kN · 2403 kips
Grade C50 ksi (345 MPa)62 ksi (425 MPa)1824 kNm · 1345 kip·ft11708 kN · 2632 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 × 18 mm →