HSS5.500X0.500 Steel Round HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 5.5 | 139.7 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.36 in² | 47.5 cm² |
| Weight | 26.73 lb/ft | 39.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 23.5 | 23.5 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 8.55 | 8.55 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.8 | 11.8 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.79 | 1.79 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 47 | 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 HSS5.500X0.500 section? 26.73 lb/ft (39.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS5.500X0.500? Sx = 8.55 in³, Zx = 11.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 8.55 in³, Zy = 11.8 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS5.500X0.500? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 46 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 42 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS5.500X0.500? Ix = 23.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 23.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.79 in and ry = 1.79 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.