HSS20X12X5/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 20 | 508.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.625 | 15.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 35 in² | 225.8 cm² |
| Weight | 127.4 lb/ft | 189.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1880 | 851 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 188 | 142 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 230 | 162 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 7.33 | 4.93 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1890 | 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 HSS20X12X5/8 section? 127.4 lb/ft (189.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS20X12X5/8? Sx = 188 in³, Zx = 230 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 142 in³, Zy = 162 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS20X12X5/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS20X12X5/8? Ix = 1880 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 851 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 7.33 in and ry = 4.93 in.
Related Pages
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