HSS 16x6x3/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS406.4X152.4X4.8.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 406 mm | 16 in |
| Width | 152 mm | 6 in |
| Design wall thickness | 4.42 mm | 0.174 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 4.78 mm | 0.1875 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 98,600,000 mm⁴ | 237 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 485,000 mm³ | 29.6 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 610,000 mm³ | 37.2 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 143 mm | 5.64 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 203 mm | 8 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 203 mm | 8 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 21,600,000 mm⁴ | 51.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 283,000 mm³ | 17.3 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 308,000 mm³ | 18.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 67.1 mm | 2.64 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 57,400,000 mm⁴ | 138 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 40.6 kg/m | 27.29 lb/ft |