HSS5X3X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.78 in² | 30.8 cm² |
| Weight | 17.27 lb/ft | 25.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 14.1 | 6.25 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.65 | 4.16 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.34 | 5.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.72 | 1.14 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 14.9 | 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 HSS5X3X3/8 section? 17.27 lb/ft (25.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS5X3X3/8? Sx = 5.65 in³, Zx = 7.34 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.16 in³, Zy = 5.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS5X3X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS5X3X3/8? Ix = 14.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6.25 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.72 in and ry = 1.14 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.