HSS7X7X5/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 7 | 177.8 mm |
| Width (w) | 7 | 177.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.625 | 15.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 14 in² | 90.3 cm² |
| Weight | 50.81 lb/ft | 75.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 93.4 | 93.4 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 26.7 | 26.7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 33.1 | 33.1 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.58 | 2.58 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 158 | 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 HSS7X7X5/8 section? 50.81 lb/ft (75.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS7X7X5/8? Sx = 26.7 in³, Zx = 33.1 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 26.7 in³, Zy = 33.1 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS7X7X5/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS7X7X5/8? Ix = 93.4 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 93.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.58 in and ry = 2.58 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.