HSS 6x3x5/16
Rectangular HSS from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated HSS152.4X76.2X7.9.
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 | 7.39 mm | 0.291 in |
| Nominal wall thickness | 7.94 mm | 0.3125 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 8,370,000 mm⁴ | 20.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 110,000 mm³ | 6.69 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 141,000 mm³ | 8.61 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 52.6 mm | 2.07 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 | 2,780,000 mm⁴ | 6.67 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 72,900 mm³ | 4.45 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 86,400 mm³ | 5.27 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 30.2 mm | 1.19 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 7,030,000 mm⁴ | 16.9 in⁴ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 25.2 kg/m | 16.96 lb/ft |