HSS3.000X0.188 Steel Round HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.54 in² | 9.9 cm² |
| Weight | 5.65 lb/ft | 8.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1.55 | 1.55 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.03 | 1.03 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1.39 | 1.39 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1 | 1 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 3.1 | 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 HSS3.000X0.188 section? 5.65 lb/ft (8.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS3.000X0.188? Sx = 1.03 in³, Zx = 1.39 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.03 in³, Zy = 1.39 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS3.000X0.188? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 46 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 42 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS3.000X0.188? Ix = 1.55 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.55 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1 in and ry = 1 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.