HSS10×6×1/2 square/rectangular HSS tube

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

HSS10×6×1/2 is a rectangular tube 10 in. by 6 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 48.85 lb per foot it is one of the 6 HSS10×6 sizes, which run from 19.63 to 59.32 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 34.3 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 171 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 43 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)10"
Width (B)6"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight48.85 lb/ft
Area (A)13.5 in²
Ix171 in⁴
Sx34.3 in³
Zx43 in³
rx3.57 in
Iy76.8 in⁴
Sy25.6 in³
Zy30.1 in³
ry2.39 in
J176 in⁴

Other HSS10×6 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

HSS10×6×3/16HSS10×6×1/4HSS10×6×5/16HSS10×6×3/8HSS10×6×5/8

All HSS10×6 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 48.85 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS12×4×1/248.85 lb/ft · Sx 34.9 in³HSS9×7×1/248.85 lb/ft · Sx 33 in³HSS8×8×1/248.85 lb/ft · Sx 31.2 in³HSS20×4×5/1648.86 lb/ft · Sx 56 in³HSS18×6×5/1648.86 lb/ft · Sx 57 in³HSS16×8×5/1648.86 lb/ft · Sx 56.4 in³HSS14×10×5/1648.86 lb/ft · Sx 54.3 in³HSS12×12×5/1648.86 lb/ft · Sx 50.7 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need HSS10×6×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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