HSS8X6X1/2 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.5 | 12.7 mm |
| Area (A) | 11.6 in² | 74.8 cm² |
| Weight | 42.05 lb/ft | 62.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 98.2 | 62.5 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 24.6 | 20.8 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 30.5 | 24.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.91 | 2.32 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 127 | 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 HSS8X6X1/2 section? 42.05 lb/ft (62.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS8X6X1/2? Sx = 24.6 in³, Zx = 30.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 20.8 in³, Zy = 24.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS8X6X1/2? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS8X6X1/2? Ix = 98.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 62.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.91 in and ry = 2.32 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.