HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/8 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) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.39 in² | 21.9 cm² |
| Weight | 12.17 lb/ft | 18.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 4.75 | 2.77 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.72 | 2.21 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.59 | 2.82 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.18 | 0.904 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6.16 | 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 HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/8 section? 12.17 lb/ft (18.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/8? Sx = 2.72 in³, Zx = 3.59 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.21 in³, Zy = 2.82 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS3-1/2X2-1/2X3/8? Ix = 4.75 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.77 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.18 in and ry = 0.904 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.