HSS14X8X3/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 14 | 355.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.46 in² | 48.1 cm² |
| Weight | 27.29 lb/ft | 40.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 203 | 86.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 29 | 21.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 34.9 | 23.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.22 | 3.4 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 190 | 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 HSS14X8X3/16 section? 27.29 lb/ft (40.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS14X8X3/16? Sx = 29 in³, Zx = 34.9 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 21.6 in³, Zy = 23.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS14X8X3/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS14X8X3/16? Ix = 203 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 86.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.22 in and ry = 3.4 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.