HSS24X12X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 24 | 609.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 12 | 304.8 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) | 1860 | 642 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 155 | 107 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 190 | 118 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.75 | 5.14 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1520 | 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 HSS24X12X3/8 section? 88.73 lb/ft (132.0 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS24X12X3/8? Sx = 155 in³, Zx = 190 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 107 in³, Zy = 118 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS24X12X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS24X12X3/8? Ix = 1860 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 642 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.75 in and ry = 5.14 in.
Related Pages
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