HSS 12x8x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS304.8X203.2X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 305 mm | 12 in |
| Width | 203 mm | 8 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 | 76,600,000 mm⁴ | 184 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 501,000 mm³ | 30.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 600,000 mm³ | 36.6 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 115 mm | 4.53 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 | 41,100,000 mm⁴ | 98.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 405,000 mm³ | 24.7 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 456,000 mm³ | 27.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 84.3 mm | 3.32 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 84,100,000 mm⁴ | 202 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 48.5 kg/m | 32.63 lb/ft |