HSS16.000X0.438 Steel Round HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.438 | 11.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 19.9 in² | 128.4 cm² |
| Weight | 72.87 lb/ft | 108.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 606 | 606 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 75.8 | 75.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 99 | 99 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.51 | 5.51 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1210 | 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 HSS16.000X0.438 section? 72.87 lb/ft (108.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS16.000X0.438? Sx = 75.8 in³, Zx = 99 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 75.8 in³, Zy = 99 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS16.000X0.438? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 46 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 42 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS16.000X0.438? Ix = 606 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 606 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.51 in and ry = 5.51 in.
Related Pages
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