HSS12.000X0.500 Steel Round HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 16.9 in² | 109.0 cm² |
| Weight | 61.47 lb/ft | 91.5 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 281 | 281 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 46.8 | 46.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 61.9 | 61.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.08 | 4.08 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 561 | 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 HSS12.000X0.500 section? 61.47 lb/ft (91.5 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS12.000X0.500? Sx = 46.8 in³, Zx = 61.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 46.8 in³, Zy = 61.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS12.000X0.500? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 46 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 42 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS12.000X0.500? Ix = 281 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 281 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.08 in and ry = 4.08 in.
Related Pages
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