HSS5X2-1/2X1/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 2.5 | 63.5 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.25 | 6.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.14 in² | 20.3 cm² |
| Weight | 11.36 lb/ft | 16.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 9.4 | 3.13 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3.76 | 2.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4.83 | 2.95 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.73 | 0.999 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 7.93 | 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 HSS5X2-1/2X1/4 section? 11.36 lb/ft (16.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS5X2-1/2X1/4? Sx = 3.76 in³, Zx = 4.83 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.5 in³, Zy = 2.95 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS5X2-1/2X1/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS5X2-1/2X1/4? Ix = 9.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3.13 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.73 in and ry = 0.999 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.