HSS8X6X3/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.188 | 4.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 4.67 in² | 30.1 cm² |
| Weight | 17.08 lb/ft | 25.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 43.7 | 28.2 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.9 | 9.39 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 13 | 10.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.06 | 2.46 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 53.7 | 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 HSS8X6X3/16 section? 17.08 lb/ft (25.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS8X6X3/16? Sx = 10.9 in³, Zx = 13 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 9.39 in³, Zy = 10.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS8X6X3/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS8X6X3/16? Ix = 43.7 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 28.2 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.06 in and ry = 2.46 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.