HSS16X12X1 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 1 | 25.4 mm |
| Area (A) | 46.4 in² | 299.4 cm² |
| Weight | 168.2 lb/ft | 250.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1570 | 1000 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 196 | 167 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 244 | 200 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.82 | 4.64 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2030 | 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 HSS16X12X1 section? 168.2 lb/ft (250.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS16X12X1? Sx = 196 in³, Zx = 244 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 167 in³, Zy = 200 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS16X12X1? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS16X12X1? Ix = 1570 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1000 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.82 in and ry = 4.64 in.
Related Pages
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