HSS6.000X0.500 Steel Round HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 8.09 in² | 52.2 cm² |
| Weight | 29.4 lb/ft | 43.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 31.2 | 31.2 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.4 | 10.4 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 14.3 | 14.3 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.96 | 1.96 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 62.4 | 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 HSS6.000X0.500 section? 29.4 lb/ft (43.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS6.000X0.500? Sx = 10.4 in³, Zx = 14.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.4 in³, Zy = 14.3 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS6.000X0.500? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 46 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 42 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS6.000X0.500? Ix = 31.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 31.2 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.96 in and ry = 1.96 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.