HSS16×12×1/2 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.

HSS16×12×1/2 is a rectangular tube 16 in. by 12 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 89.68 lb per foot it is one of the 7 HSS16×12 sizes, which run from 57.36 to 168.18 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 113 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 904 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 135 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)16"
Width (B)12"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight89.68 lb/ft
Area (A)24.6 in²
Ix904 in⁴
Sx113 in³
Zx135 in³
rx6.06 in
Iy581 in⁴
Sy96.8 in³
Zy111 in³
ry4.86 in
J1120 in⁴

Other HSS16×12 sizes

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

HSS16×12×5/16HSS16×12×3/8HSS16×12×5/8HSS16×12×3/4HSS16×12×7/8HSS16×12×1

All HSS16×12 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 89.68 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS20×8×1/289.68 lb/ft · Sx 119 in³HSS18×10×1/289.68 lb/ft · Sx 117 in³HSS14×14×1/289.68 lb/ft · Sx 106 in³HSS10×10×3/489.5 lb/ft · Sx 69.4 in³HSS14.000×0.62589.36 lb/ft · Sx 78.9 in³HSS24×12×3/888.73 lb/ft · Sx 155 in³HSS22×14×3/888.73 lb/ft · Sx 152 in³HSS20×16×3/888.73 lb/ft · Sx 147 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 HSS16×12×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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