HSS10X6X5/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.625 | 15.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 16.4 in² | 105.8 cm² |
| Weight | 59.32 lb/ft | 88.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 201 | 89.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 40.2 | 29.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 51.3 | 35.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.5 | 2.34 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 209 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a HSS10X6X5/8 section? 59.32 lb/ft (88.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS10X6X5/8? Sx = 40.2 in³, Zx = 51.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 29.8 in³, Zy = 35.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS10X6X5/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS10X6X5/8? Ix = 201 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 89.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.5 in and ry = 2.34 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.