HSS 6x2x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X50.8X6.4.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 152 mm | 6 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 | 5,450,000 mm⁴ | 13.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 71,600 mm³ | 4.37 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 95,700 mm³ | 5.84 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 50 mm | 1.97 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 76 mm | 3 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 76 mm | 3 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 920,000 mm⁴ | 2.21 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 36,200 mm³ | 2.21 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 42,800 mm³ | 2.61 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 20.6 mm | 0.81 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 2,730,000 mm⁴ | 6.55 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 18.1 kg/m | 12.21 lb/ft |