HSS22X16X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 22 | 558.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 25.7 in² | 165.8 cm² |
| Weight | 93.83 lb/ft | 139.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1830 | 1130 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 167 | 141 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 197 | 159 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.44 | 6.63 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2170 | 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 HSS22X16X3/8 section? 93.83 lb/ft (139.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS22X16X3/8? Sx = 167 in³, Zx = 197 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 141 in³, Zy = 159 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS22X16X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS22X16X3/8? Ix = 1830 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1130 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.44 in and ry = 6.63 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.