HSS14X4X3/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 14 | 355.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.06 in² | 39.1 cm² |
| Weight | 22.18 lb/ft | 33.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 137 | 19 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 19.5 | 9.48 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 25.3 | 10.3 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.74 | 1.77 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 55.8 | 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 HSS14X4X3/16 section? 22.18 lb/ft (33.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS14X4X3/16? Sx = 19.5 in³, Zx = 25.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 9.48 in³, Zy = 10.3 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS14X4X3/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS14X4X3/16? Ix = 137 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 19 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.74 in and ry = 1.77 in.
Related Pages
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