HSS8X2X1/4 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Width (w) | 2 | 50.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.25 | 6.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.3 in² | 27.7 cm² |
| Weight | 15.62 lb/ft | 23.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 28.5 | 2.94 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 7.12 | 2.94 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.68 | 3.43 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.57 | 0.827 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 9.36 | 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 HSS8X2X1/4 section? 15.62 lb/ft (23.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS8X2X1/4? Sx = 7.12 in³, Zx = 9.68 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.94 in³, Zy = 3.43 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS8X2X1/4? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS8X2X1/4? Ix = 28.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.94 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.57 in and ry = 0.827 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.