HSS16X6X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.6 in² | 94.2 cm² |
| Weight | 53 lb/ft | 78.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 445 | 95.3 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 55.6 | 31.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 71.1 | 35.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.53 | 2.56 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 260 | 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 HSS16X6X3/8 section? 53 lb/ft (78.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS16X6X3/8? Sx = 55.6 in³, Zx = 71.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 31.8 in³, Zy = 35.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS16X6X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS16X6X3/8? Ix = 445 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 95.3 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.53 in and ry = 2.56 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.