HSS5X3X1/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.125 | 3.2 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.77 in² | 11.4 cm² |
| Weight | 6.46 lb/ft | 9.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.03 | 2.75 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 2.41 | 1.83 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.93 | 2.07 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.85 | 1.25 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6.02 | 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 HSS5X3X1/8 section? 6.46 lb/ft (9.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS5X3X1/8? Sx = 2.41 in³, Zx = 2.93 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.83 in³, Zy = 2.07 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS5X3X1/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS5X3X1/8? Ix = 6.03 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.75 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.85 in and ry = 1.25 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.