HSS8X2X3/8 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Width (w) | 2 | 50.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 6.18 in² | 39.9 cm² |
| Weight | 22.37 lb/ft | 33.3 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 38.2 | 3.73 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 9.56 | 3.73 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 13.4 | 4.61 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.49 | 0.777 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 12.1 | 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 HSS8X2X3/8 section? 22.37 lb/ft (33.3 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS8X2X3/8? Sx = 9.56 in³, Zx = 13.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 3.73 in³, Zy = 4.61 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS8X2X3/8? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS8X2X3/8? Ix = 38.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3.73 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.49 in and ry = 0.777 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.