HSS 6x3x1/8
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X76.2X3.2.
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 | 2.95 mm | 0.116 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 3.18 mm | 0.125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 3,930,000 mm⁴ | 9.43 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 51,500 mm³ | 3.14 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 63,400 mm³ | 3.87 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 55.1 mm | 2.17 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 | 1,340,000 mm⁴ | 3.23 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 35,200 mm³ | 2.15 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 39,300 mm³ | 2.4 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 32.3 mm | 1.27 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 3,220,000 mm⁴ | 7.73 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 10.9 kg/m | 7.31 lb/ft |