HSS12×2×3/16 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.

HSS12×2×3/16 is a rectangular tube 12 in. by 2 in. with a 3/16 in. nominal wall.

At 17.08 lb per foot it is the lightest 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 = 11.2 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 67.4 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 15.5 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)12"
Width (B)2"
Nominal wall (t)3/16"

Section properties

Weight17.08 lb/ft
Area (A)4.67 in²
Ix67.4 in⁴
Sx11.2 in³
Zx15.5 in³
rx3.8 in
Iy3.55 in⁴
Sy3.55 in³
Zy3.97 in³
ry0.872 in
J12 in⁴

Other HSS12×2 sizes

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

HSS12×2×1/4HSS12×2×5/16

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 17.08 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS10×4×3/1617.08 lb/ft · Sx 11.6 in³HSS9×5×3/1617.08 lb/ft · Sx 11.4 in³HSS8×6×3/1617.08 lb/ft · Sx 10.9 in³HSS7×7×3/1617.08 lb/ft · Sx 10.3 in³HSS6.625×0.25017.04 lb/ft · Sx 7.22 in³HSS6.000×0.28017.12 lb/ft · Sx 6.45 in³HSS6×3×5/1616.96 lb/ft · Sx 6.69 in³HSS5×4×5/1616.96 lb/ft · Sx 6.32 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 HSS12×2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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