HP16X162 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.3 | 414.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16.1 | 40.89 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1 | 25.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1 | 25.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 47.7 in² | 307.7 cm² |
| Weight | 162 lb/ft | 241.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2190 | 697 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 269 | 86.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 306 | 134 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.78 | 3.82 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 18.8 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 40800 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.3 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.45 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP16X162 as a pile
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a HP16X162 pile? 162 lb/ft (241.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP16X162? Sx = 269 in³, Zx = 306 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 86.6 in³, Zy = 134 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP16X162? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP16X162? Ix = 2190 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 697 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.78 in and ry = 3.82 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.