Price range: $4.64 through $15.33
1″ x 1″ x 16 gauge (.063″ wall) square steel tubing is manufactured from ASTM A500 steel, a cold-formed carbon steel specification designed for structural and general-purpose applications. This hollow structural section (HSS) features a uniform square profile with a thinner wall, making it a lightweight and easy-to-handle option for fabrication projects where heavy load capacity is not required. Typically produced in Grade B, it offers good strength, excellent weldability, and consistent dimensional accuracy.
Applications:
1″ square steel tubing (16ga) is commonly used in light-duty fabrication and structural projects, including:
• Lightweight frames, supports, and brackets
• Furniture construction and decorative metalwork
• Gates, fencing, and railing infill
• Equipment enclosures and light guards
• DIY and hobby fabrication projects
• Sign frames and display structures
Advantages:
• Lightweight: Easy to transport, handle, and install
• Cost-effective: Uses less material while maintaining adequate strength
• Excellent weldability: Works well with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Easy fabrication: Simple to cut, drill, and modify
• Consistent dimensions: Ensures accurate fit-up and clean assembly
Summary:
The 1″ x 1″ x 16 gauge ASTM A500 square steel tube is a practical and economical choice for light-duty applications. Its lightweight design, ease of fabrication, and reliable performance make it ideal for frames, decorative structures, and general metalworking projects.
* Prices are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:
