HSS 6x3x1/2
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X76.2X12.7.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 152 mm | 6 in |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 3 in |
| Design wall thickness | 11.8 mm | 0.465 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 12.7 mm | 0.5 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 11,200,000 mm⁴ | 26.8 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 147,000 mm³ | 8.95 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 198,000 mm³ | 12.1 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 | 3,620,000 mm⁴ | 8.69 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 94,900 mm³ | 5.79 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 119,000 mm³ | 7.28 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 28.4 mm | 1.12 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 9,610,000 mm⁴ | 23.1 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 37.1 kg/m | 25.03 lb/ft |