HSS 6x2x3/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X50.8X9.5.
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 | 8.86 mm | 0.349 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 9.53 mm | 0.375 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 7,120,000 mm⁴ | 17.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 93,600 mm³ | 5.71 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 130,000 mm³ | 7.93 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 48 mm | 1.89 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 | 1,150,000 mm⁴ | 2.77 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 45,400 mm³ | 2.77 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 56,700 mm³ | 3.46 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 19.3 mm | 0.76 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 3,500,000 mm⁴ | 8.42 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 25.6 kg/m | 17.27 lb/ft |