HSS12X6X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 11.8 in² | 76.1 cm² |
| Weight | 42.79 lb/ft | 63.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 215 | 72.9 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 35.9 | 24.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 44.8 | 27.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.28 | 2.49 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 178 | 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 HSS12X6X3/8 section? 42.79 lb/ft (63.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS12X6X3/8? Sx = 35.9 in³, Zx = 44.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 24.3 in³, Zy = 27.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS12X6X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS12X6X3/8? Ix = 215 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 72.9 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.28 in and ry = 2.49 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.