HSS8X3X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Width (w) | 3 | 76.2 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 8.81 in² | 56.8 cm² |
| Weight | 31.84 lb/ft | 47.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 58.6 | 11.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 14.6 | 7.81 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 20 | 9.64 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.58 | 1.15 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 34.3 | 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 HSS8X3X1/2 section? 31.84 lb/ft (47.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS8X3X1/2? Sx = 14.6 in³, Zx = 20 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 7.81 in³, Zy = 9.64 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS8X3X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS8X3X1/2? Ix = 58.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 11.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.58 in and ry = 1.15 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.