HSS20×20×1/2 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.

HSS20×20×1/2 is a square tube 20 in. by 20 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 130.52 lb per foot it is one of the 7 HSS20×20 sizes, which run from 82.88 to 249.85 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 226 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2260 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 261 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)20"
Width (B)20"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight130.52 lb/ft
Area (A)35.8 in²
Ix2260 in⁴
Sx226 in³
Zx261 in³
rx7.95 in
Iy2260 in⁴
Sy226 in³
Zy261 in³
ry7.95 in
J3510 in⁴

Other HSS20×20 sizes

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

HSS20×20×5/16HSS20×20×3/8HSS20×20×5/8HSS20×20×3/4HSS20×20×7/8HSS20×20×1

All HSS20×20 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 130.52 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS30×10×1/2130.52 lb/ft · Sx 254 in³HSS24×16×1/2130.52 lb/ft · Sx 244 in³HSS22×18×1/2130.52 lb/ft · Sx 236 in³HSS20×8×3/4130.33 lb/ft · Sx 167 in³HSS16×12×3/4130.33 lb/ft · Sx 159 in³HSS14×14×3/4130.33 lb/ft · Sx 149 in³HSS20.000×0.625129.45 lb/ft · Sx 167 in³HSS22×10×5/8127.37 lb/ft · Sx 191 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 HSS20×20×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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