HSS12X8X3/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.76 in² | 43.6 cm² |
| Weight | 24.73 lb/ft | 36.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 140 | 75.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 23.4 | 18.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 27.8 | 21.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.56 | 3.35 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 153 | 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 HSS12X8X3/16 section? 24.73 lb/ft (36.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS12X8X3/16? Sx = 23.4 in³, Zx = 27.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 18.9 in³, Zy = 21.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS12X8X3/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS12X8X3/16? Ix = 140 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 75.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.56 in and ry = 3.35 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.