HSS2-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 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.

HSS2-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 is a rectangular tube 2 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in. with a 1/4 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 5.41 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.822 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.03 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.11 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)2 1/2"
Width (B)1 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight5.41 lb/ft
Area (A)1.51 in²
Ix1.03 in⁴
Sx0.822 in³
Zx1.11 in³
rx0.826 in
Iy0.449 in⁴
Sy0.599 in³
Zy0.764 in³
ry0.546 in
J1.1 in⁴

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Comparable 5.41 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS2×2×1/45.41 lb/ft · Sx 0.747 in³HSS2.875×0.1885.4 lb/ft · Sx 0.941 in³HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×3/165.59 lb/ft · Sx 1.21 in³HSS3×2×3/165.59 lb/ft · Sx 1.18 in³HSS2-1/2×2-1/2×3/165.59 lb/ft · Sx 1.08 in³HSS5×2×1/85.61 lb/ft · Sx 1.86 in³HSS4×3×1/85.61 lb/ft · Sx 1.76 in³HSS3-1/2×3-1/2×1/85.61 lb/ft · Sx 1.66 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 HSS2-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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