HSS24X14X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 24 | 609.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 14 | 355.6 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 33.9 in² | 218.7 cm² |
| Weight | 123.7 lb/ft | 184.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2680 | 1170 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 223 | 167 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 270 | 187 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 8.88 | 5.87 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2580 | 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 HSS24X14X1/2 section? 123.7 lb/ft (184.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS24X14X1/2? Sx = 223 in³, Zx = 270 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 167 in³, Zy = 187 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS24X14X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS24X14X1/2? Ix = 2680 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1170 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 8.88 in and ry = 5.87 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.