HSS22X22X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties

Dimensions

Property Value Unit
Height (h) 22 558.8 mm
Width (w) 22 558.8 mm
Wall Thickness (t) 0.5 12.7 mm
Area (A) 39.5 in² 254.8 cm²
Weight 144.1 lb/ft 214.4 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 3030 3030 in⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 276 276 in³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 317 317 in³
Radius of Gyration (r) 8.76 8.76 in

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 4700 in⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 0 in⁶

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of a HSS22X22X1/2 section? 144.1 lb/ft (214.4 kg/m).

What is the section modulus of HSS22X22X1/2? Sx = 276 in³, Zx = 317 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 276 in³, Zy = 317 in³ (weak axis).

What steel grade is standard for HSS22X22X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.

What is the moment of inertia of HSS22X22X1/2? Ix = 3030 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3030 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.76 in and ry = 8.76 in.

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