HSS12×2×1/4 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.

HSS12×2×1/4 is a rectangular tube 12 in. by 2 in. with a 1/4 in. nominal wall.

At 22.42 lb per foot it is one of the 3 HSS12×2 sizes, which run from 17.08 to 27.59 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 14.5 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 86.9 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 20.1 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)12"
Width (B)2"
Nominal wall (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight22.42 lb/ft
Area (A)6.17 in²
Ix86.9 in⁴
Sx14.5 in³
Zx20.1 in³
rx3.75 in
Iy4.41 in⁴
Sy4.41 in³
Zy5.08 in³
ry0.845 in
J15.1 in⁴

Other HSS12×2 sizes

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

HSS12×2×3/16HSS12×2×5/16

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 22.42 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS10×4×1/422.42 lb/ft · Sx 14.9 in³HSS9×5×1/422.42 lb/ft · Sx 14.7 in³HSS8×6×1/422.42 lb/ft · Sx 14.2 in³HSS7×7×1/422.42 lb/ft · Sx 13.3 in³HSS8.625×0.25022.38 lb/ft · Sx 12.5 in³HSS8×2×3/822.37 lb/ft · Sx 9.56 in³HSS7×3×3/822.37 lb/ft · Sx 9.73 in³HSS6×4×3/822.37 lb/ft · Sx 9.43 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 HSS12×2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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