HSS16×10×3/8 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.

HSS16×10×3/8 is a rectangular tube 16 in. by 10 in. with a 3/8 in. nominal wall.

At 63.21 lb per foot it is one of the 5 HSS16×10 sizes, which run from 42.84 to 101.85000000000001 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 77 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 616 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 93 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)16"
Width (B)10"
Nominal wall (t)3/8"

Section properties

Weight63.21 lb/ft
Area (A)17.3 in²
Ix616 in⁴
Sx77 in³
Zx93 in³
rx5.96 in
Iy299 in⁴
Sy59.9 in³
Zy67.4 in³
ry4.15 in
J639 in⁴

Other HSS16×10 sizes

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

HSS16×10×1/4HSS16×10×5/16HSS16×10×1/2HSS16×10×5/8

All HSS16×10 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 63.21 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS20×6×3/863.21 lb/ft · Sx 79.2 in³HSS18×8×3/863.21 lb/ft · Sx 79 in³HSS14×12×3/863.21 lb/ft · Sx 73.2 in³HSS24×14×1/463.25 lb/ft · Sx 117 in³HSS22×16×1/463.25 lb/ft · Sx 114 in³HSS16.000×0.37562.64 lb/ft · Sx 65.7 in³HSS10.000×0.62562.64 lb/ft · Sx 38.3 in³HSS16×4×1/262.46 lb/ft · Sx 56.9 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 HSS16×10×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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