HSS14X12X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 14 | 355.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 17.3 in² | 111.6 cm² |
| Weight | 63.21 lb/ft | 94.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 512 | 405 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 73.2 | 67.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 85.9 | 77.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.43 | 4.83 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 708 | 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 HSS14X12X3/8 section? 63.21 lb/ft (94.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS14X12X3/8? Sx = 73.2 in³, Zx = 85.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 67.4 in³, Zy = 77.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS14X12X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS14X12X3/8? Ix = 512 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 405 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.43 in and ry = 4.83 in.
Related Pages
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