HSS12X10X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 19 in² | 122.6 cm² |
| Weight | 69.27 lb/ft | 103.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 395 | 298 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 65.9 | 59.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 78.8 | 69.6 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.56 | 3.96 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 545 | 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 HSS12X10X1/2 section? 69.27 lb/ft (103.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS12X10X1/2? Sx = 65.9 in³, Zx = 78.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 59.7 in³, Zy = 69.6 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS12X10X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS12X10X1/2? Ix = 395 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 298 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.56 in and ry = 3.96 in.
Related Pages
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