HSS8X6X5/16 Steel Rectangular HSS — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Height (h) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Width (w) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.313 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.59 in² | 49.0 cm² |
| Weight | 27.59 lb/ft | 41.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 68.3 | 43.8 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 17.1 | 14.6 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 20.6 | 16.9 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3 | 2.4 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 85.8 | 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 HSS8X6X5/16 section? 27.59 lb/ft (41.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HSS8X6X5/16? Sx = 17.1 in³, Zx = 20.6 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 14.6 in³, Zy = 16.9 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HSS8X6X5/16? ASTM A500 Grade C (Fy = 50 ksi) or Grade B (Fy = 46 ksi). Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HSS8X6X5/16? Ix = 68.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 43.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3 in and ry = 2.4 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.