HSS6X5X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Width (w) | 5 | 127.0 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.88 in² | 44.4 cm² |
| Weight | 24.93 lb/ft | 37.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 33.9 | 25.5 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 11.3 | 10.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 13.8 | 12.2 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.22 | 1.92 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 48.1 | 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 HSS6X5X3/8 section? 24.93 lb/ft (37.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS6X5X3/8? Sx = 11.3 in³, Zx = 13.8 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 10.2 in³, Zy = 12.2 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS6X5X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS6X5X3/8? Ix = 33.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 25.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.22 in and ry = 1.92 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.