HSS 3x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS76.2X50.8X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Width | 50.8 mm | 2 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 | 887,000 mm⁴ | 2.13 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 23,300 mm³ | 1.42 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 30,000 mm³ | 1.83 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 26.4 mm | 1.04 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 462,000 mm⁴ | 1.11 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 18,200 mm³ | 1.11 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 22,600 mm³ | 1.38 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.1 mm | 0.751 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 1,050,000 mm⁴ | 2.52 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 10.5 kg/m | 7.11 lb/ft |