HSS20X16X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 20 | 508.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 24.3 in² | 156.8 cm² |
| Weight | 88.73 lb/ft | 132.0 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1470 | 1040 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 147 | 130 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 172 | 148 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 7.76 | 6.55 | 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 HSS20X16X3/8 section? 88.73 lb/ft (132.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS20X16X3/8? Sx = 147 in³, Zx = 172 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 130 in³, Zy = 148 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS20X16X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS20X16X3/8? Ix = 1470 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1040 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 7.76 in and ry = 6.55 in.
Related Pages
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