HSS16X10X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.6 in² | 94.2 cm² |
| Weight | 53.11 lb/ft | 79.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 523 | 255 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 65.4 | 50.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 78.6 | 57 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.99 | 4.18 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 539 | 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 HSS16X10X5/16 section? 53.11 lb/ft (79.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS16X10X5/16? Sx = 65.4 in³, Zx = 78.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 50.9 in³, Zy = 57 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS16X10X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS16X10X5/16? Ix = 523 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 255 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.99 in and ry = 4.18 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.