HSS12×4×3/8 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.

HSS12×4×3/8 is a rectangular tube 12 in. by 4 in. with a 3/8 in. nominal wall.

At 37.69 lb per foot it is one of the 6 HSS12×4 sizes, which run from 19.63 to 59.32 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 28 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 168 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 36.7 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)12"
Width (B)4"
Nominal wall (t)3/8"

Section properties

Weight37.69 lb/ft
Area (A)10.4 in²
Ix168 in⁴
Sx28 in³
Zx36.7 in³
rx4.02 in
Iy28.9 in⁴
Sy14.5 in³
Zy16.6 in³
ry1.67 in
J84.1 in⁴

Other HSS12×4 sizes

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

HSS12×4×3/16HSS12×4×1/4HSS12×4×5/16HSS12×4×1/2HSS12×4×5/8

All HSS12×4 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 37.69 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS10×6×3/837.69 lb/ft · Sx 27.4 in³HSS9×7×3/837.69 lb/ft · Sx 26.4 in³HSS8×8×3/837.69 lb/ft · Sx 24.9 in³HSS7.500×0.50037.42 lb/ft · Sx 17 in³HSS9.625×0.37537.08 lb/ft · Sx 22.8 in³HSS10.000×0.37538.58 lb/ft · Sx 24.7 in³HSS14.000×0.25036.75 lb/ft · Sx 34.1 in³HSS14×4×5/1636.1 lb/ft · Sx 30.9 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 HSS12×4×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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