HSS2-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 2.5 | 63.5 mm |
| Width (w) | 2.5 | 63.5 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.25 | 6.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.97 in² | 12.7 cm² |
| Weight | 7.11 lb/ft | 10.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1.63 | 1.63 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.3 | 1.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.63 | 1.63 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 0.908 | 0.908 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.79 | 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 HSS2-1/2X2-1/2X1/4 section? 7.11 lb/ft (10.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS2-1/2X2-1/2X1/4? Sx = 1.3 in³, Zx = 1.63 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.3 in³, Zy = 1.63 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS2-1/2X2-1/2X1/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS2-1/2X2-1/2X1/4? Ix = 1.63 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.63 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 0.908 in and ry = 0.908 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.