HSS 6x3x1/4
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X76.2X6.4.
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 | 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 | 7,080,000 mm⁴ | 17 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 92,800 mm³ | 5.66 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 118,000 mm³ | 7.19 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 53.3 mm | 2.1 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 | 2,370,000 mm⁴ | 5.7 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 62,300 mm³ | 3.8 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 72,300 mm³ | 4.41 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 31 mm | 1.22 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 5,910,000 mm⁴ | 14.2 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 20.7 kg/m | 13.91 lb/ft |