Pipe6XXS Steel Pipe — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 6.625 | 168.3 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.864 | 21.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 14.7 in² | 94.8 cm² |
| Weight | 53.2 lb/ft | 79.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 63.5 | 63.5 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 19.2 | 19.2 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 27.4 | 27.4 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.08 | 2.08 | 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 Pipe Reference — Full pipe dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a Pipe6XXS pipe section? 53.2 lb/ft (79.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of Pipe6XXS? Sx = 19.2 in³, Zx = 27.4 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 19.2 in³, Zy = 27.4 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for Pipe6XXS? ASTM A53 Grade B (Fy = 35 ksi) for pipe sections. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of Pipe6XXS? Ix = 63.5 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 63.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.08 in and ry = 2.08 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.