HSS 12x3x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X76.2X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Design wall thickness | 5.92 mm | 0.233 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 6.35 mm | 0.25 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 42,900,000 mm⁴ | 103 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 282,000 mm³ | 17.2 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 375,000 mm³ | 22.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 100 mm | 3.94 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 152.5 mm | 6 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 152.5 mm | 6 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 4,620,000 mm⁴ | 11.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 121,000 mm³ | 7.38 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 136,000 mm³ | 8.28 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 32.8 mm | 1.29 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 14,400,000 mm⁴ | 34.5 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 35.8 kg/m | 24.12 lb/ft |