HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 3.5 | 88.9 mm |
| Width (w) | 2.5 | 63.5 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.125 | 3.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.3 in² | 8.4 cm² |
| Weight | 4.75 lb/ft | 7.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2.23 | 1.33 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.28 | 1.06 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.54 | 1.22 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.31 | 1.01 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.67 | 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 HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/8 section? 4.75 lb/ft (7.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/8? Sx = 1.28 in³, Zx = 1.54 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.06 in³, Zy = 1.22 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X1/8? Ix = 2.23 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.33 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.31 in and ry = 1.01 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.