HSS16×8×1/2 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.

HSS16×8×1/2 is a rectangular tube 16 in. by 8 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 76.07 lb per foot it is one of the 7 HSS16×8 sizes, which run from 39.43 to 125.79 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 84.9 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 679 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 106 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)16"
Width (B)8"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight76.07 lb/ft
Area (A)20.9 in²
Ix679 in⁴
Sx84.9 in³
Zx106 in³
rx5.7 in
Iy230 in⁴
Sy57.6 in³
Zy65.5 in³
ry3.32 in
J563 in⁴

Other HSS16×8 sizes

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

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

All HSS16×8 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 76.07 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS20×4×1/276.07 lb/ft · Sx 83.8 in³HSS18×6×1/276.07 lb/ft · Sx 85.6 in³HSS14×10×1/276.07 lb/ft · Sx 81.8 in³HSS12×12×1/276.07 lb/ft · Sx 76.2 in³HSS12.000×0.62576 lb/ft · Sx 56.8 in³HSS16×4×5/876.33 lb/ft · Sx 67.3 in³HSS14×6×5/876.33 lb/ft · Sx 68.3 in³HSS12×8×5/876.33 lb/ft · Sx 66.1 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 HSS16×8×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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