HSS4X3X3/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.24 in² | 14.5 cm² |
| Weight | 8.15 lb/ft | 12.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 4.93 | 3.16 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.47 | 2.1 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 3 | 2.46 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.49 | 1.19 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6.26 | 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 HSS4X3X3/16 section? 8.15 lb/ft (12.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS4X3X3/16? Sx = 2.47 in³, Zx = 3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.1 in³, Zy = 2.46 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS4X3X3/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS4X3X3/16? Ix = 4.93 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3.16 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.49 in and ry = 1.19 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.