HSS5X4X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Width (w) | 4 | 101.6 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.68 in² | 30.2 cm² |
| Weight | 16.96 lb/ft | 25.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 15.8 | 11.1 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.32 | 5.57 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.79 | 6.67 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.84 | 1.54 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 21.7 | 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 HSS5X4X5/16 section? 16.96 lb/ft (25.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS5X4X5/16? Sx = 6.32 in³, Zx = 7.79 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 5.57 in³, Zy = 6.67 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS5X4X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS5X4X5/16? Ix = 15.8 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 11.1 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.84 in and ry = 1.54 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.