HSS 12x4x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X101.6X4.8.
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 | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.76 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 38,200,000 mm⁴ | 91.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 251,000 mm³ | 15.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 321,000 mm³ | 19.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 105 mm | 4.13 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 | 6,830,000 mm⁴ | 16.4 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 134,000 mm³ | 8.2 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 147,000 mm³ | 9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 44.5 mm | 1.75 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 19,200,000 mm⁴ | 46.1 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 29.3 kg/m | 19.63 lb/ft |