HSS6.000X0.188 Steel Round HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.18 in² | 20.5 cm² |
| Weight | 11.68 lb/ft | 17.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 13.5 | 13.5 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.51 | 4.51 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.91 | 5.91 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.06 | 2.06 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 27 | 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 HSS6.000X0.188 section? 11.68 lb/ft (17.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS6.000X0.188? Sx = 4.51 in³, Zx = 5.91 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 4.51 in³, Zy = 5.91 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS6.000X0.188? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 46 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 42 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS6.000X0.188? Ix = 13.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 13.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.06 in and ry = 2.06 in.
Related Pages
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