HSS16×4×1/4 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.

HSS16×4×1/4 is a rectangular tube 16 in. by 4 in. with a 1/4 in. nominal wall.

At 32.63 lb per foot it is one of the 6 HSS16×4 sizes, which run from 24.73 to 76.33 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 31.6 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 253 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 41.7 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)16"
Width (B)4"
Nominal wall (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight32.63 lb/ft
Area (A)8.96 in²
Ix253 in⁴
Sx31.6 in³
Zx41.7 in³
rx5.31 in
Iy27.7 in⁴
Sy13.8 in³
Zy15.2 in³
ry1.76 in
J85.2 in⁴

Other HSS16×4 sizes

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

HSS16×4×3/16HSS16×4×5/16HSS16×4×3/8HSS16×4×1/2HSS16×4×5/8

All HSS16×4 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 32.63 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS14×6×1/432.63 lb/ft · Sx 31.7 in³HSS12×8×1/432.63 lb/ft · Sx 30.6 in³HSS10×10×1/432.63 lb/ft · Sx 28.3 in³HSS10×4×3/832.58 lb/ft · Sx 20.8 in³HSS9×5×3/832.58 lb/ft · Sx 20.5 in³HSS8×6×3/832.58 lb/ft · Sx 19.8 in³HSS7×7×3/832.58 lb/ft · Sx 18.6 in³HSS6.625×0.50032.74 lb/ft · Sx 13 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 HSS16×4×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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