HSS 12x4x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X101.6X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Width | 102 mm | 4 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 | 49,500,000 mm⁴ | 119 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 326,000 mm³ | 19.9 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 420,000 mm³ | 25.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 104 mm | 4.1 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 | 8,740,000 mm⁴ | 21 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 172,000 mm³ | 10.5 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 192,000 mm³ | 11.7 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 43.7 mm | 1.72 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 24,900,000 mm⁴ | 59.8 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 38.4 kg/m | 25.82 lb/ft |