HSS10×8×1/2 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.

HSS10×8×1/2 is a rectangular tube 10 in. by 8 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 55.66 lb per foot it is one of the 6 HSS10×8 sizes, which run from 22.18 to 67.82 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 42.7 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 214 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 51.9 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)10"
Width (B)8"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight55.66 lb/ft
Area (A)15.3 in²
Ix214 in⁴
Sx42.7 in³
Zx51.9 in³
rx3.73 in
Iy151 in⁴
Sy37.8 in³
Zy44.5 in³
ry3.14 in
J288 in⁴

Other HSS10×8 sizes

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

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

All HSS10×8 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 55.66 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS14×4×1/255.66 lb/ft · Sx 45.3 in³HSS12×6×1/255.66 lb/ft · Sx 45.2 in³HSS9×9×1/255.66 lb/ft · Sx 40.6 in³HSS10.750×0.50054.79 lb/ft · Sx 37 in³HSS14.000×0.37554.62 lb/ft · Sx 49.8 in³HSS20×8×5/1657.36 lb/ft · Sx 78.6 in³HSS18×10×5/1657.36 lb/ft · Sx 77.2 in³HSS16×12×5/1657.36 lb/ft · Sx 74.4 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 HSS10×8×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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