HSS4X2X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 2 | 50.8 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) | 5.6 | 1.8 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.8 | 1.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3.84 | 2.31 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.29 | 0.729 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 4.83 | 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 HSS4X2X3/8 section? 12.17 lb/ft (18.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS4X2X3/8? Sx = 2.8 in³, Zx = 3.84 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.8 in³, Zy = 2.31 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS4X2X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS4X2X3/8? Ix = 5.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.29 in and ry = 0.729 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.