HSS3-1/2X2X3/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 3.5 | 88.9 mm |
| Width (w) | 2 | 50.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.71 in² | 11.0 cm² |
| Weight | 6.23 lb/ft | 9.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2.61 | 1.08 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.49 | 1.08 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.89 | 1.27 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.23 | 0.792 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.55 | 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 HSS3-1/2X2X3/16 section? 6.23 lb/ft (9.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS3-1/2X2X3/16? Sx = 1.49 in³, Zx = 1.89 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.08 in³, Zy = 1.27 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS3-1/2X2X3/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS3-1/2X2X3/16? Ix = 2.61 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.08 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.23 in and ry = 0.792 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.