HSS6X3X1/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.25 | 6.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 3.84 in² | 24.8 cm² |
| Weight | 13.91 lb/ft | 20.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 17 | 5.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.66 | 3.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 7.19 | 4.41 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.1 | 1.22 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 14.2 | 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 HSS6X3X1/4 section? 13.91 lb/ft (20.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS6X3X1/4? Sx = 5.66 in³, Zx = 7.19 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.8 in³, Zy = 4.41 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS6X3X1/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS6X3X1/4? Ix = 17 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 5.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.1 in and ry = 1.22 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.