Pipe4XXS Steel Pipe — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 4.5 | 114.3 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.674 | 17.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.66 in² | 49.4 cm² |
| Weight | 27.6 lb/ft | 41.1 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 14.7 | 14.7 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.53 | 6.53 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.5 | 9.5 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.39 | 1.39 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 29.4 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Pipe Reference — Full pipe dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a Pipe4XXS pipe section? 27.6 lb/ft (41.1 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of Pipe4XXS? Sx = 6.53 in³, Zx = 9.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 6.53 in³, Zy = 9.5 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for Pipe4XXS? ASTM A53 Grade B (Fy = 35 ksi) for pipe sections. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of Pipe4XXS? Ix = 14.7 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 14.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.39 in and ry = 1.39 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.