HSS12X6X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 15.3 in² | 98.7 cm² |
| Weight | 55.66 lb/ft | 82.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 271 | 91.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 45.2 | 30.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 57.4 | 35.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.21 | 2.44 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 227 | 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 HSS12X6X1/2 section? 55.66 lb/ft (82.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS12X6X1/2? Sx = 45.2 in³, Zx = 57.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 30.4 in³, Zy = 35.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS12X6X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS12X6X1/2? Ix = 271 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 91.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.21 in and ry = 2.44 in.
Related Pages
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