HSS12X4X1/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.25 | 6.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.1 in² | 45.8 cm² |
| Weight | 25.82 lb/ft | 38.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 119 | 21 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 19.9 | 10.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 25.6 | 11.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.1 | 1.72 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 59.8 | 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 HSS12X4X1/4 section? 25.82 lb/ft (38.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS12X4X1/4? Sx = 19.9 in³, Zx = 25.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.5 in³, Zy = 11.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS12X4X1/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS12X4X1/4? Ix = 119 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 21 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.1 in and ry = 1.72 in.
Related Pages
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