HSS4X3X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Width (w) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.52 in² | 22.7 cm² |
| Weight | 12.7 lb/ft | 18.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 7.14 | 4.52 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3.57 | 3.02 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4.51 | 3.69 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.42 | 1.13 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 9.41 | 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 HSS4X3X5/16 section? 12.7 lb/ft (18.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS4X3X5/16? Sx = 3.57 in³, Zx = 4.51 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.02 in³, Zy = 3.69 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS4X3X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS4X3X5/16? Ix = 7.14 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.52 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.42 in and ry = 1.13 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.