HSS16X4X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 11.1 in² | 71.6 cm² |
| Weight | 40.35 lb/ft | 60.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 308 | 33.2 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 38.5 | 16.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 51.1 | 18.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.27 | 1.73 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 103 | 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 HSS16X4X5/16 section? 40.35 lb/ft (60.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS16X4X5/16? Sx = 38.5 in³, Zx = 51.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 16.6 in³, Zy = 18.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS16X4X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS16X4X5/16? Ix = 308 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 33.2 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.27 in and ry = 1.73 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.