HSS22×16×1/2 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.

HSS22×16×1/2 is a rectangular tube 22 in. by 16 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 123.71000000000001 lb per foot it is one of the 6 HSS22×16 sizes, which run from 63.25 to 181.37 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 217 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2380 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 257 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)22"
Width (B)16"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight123.71000000000001 lb/ft
Area (A)33.9 in²
Ix2380 in⁴
Sx217 in³
Zx257 in³
rx8.38 in
Iy1470 in⁴
Sy183 in³
Zy207 in³
ry6.57 in
J2850 in⁴

Other HSS22×16 sizes

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

HSS22×16×1/4HSS22×16×5/16HSS22×16×3/8HSS22×16×5/8HSS22×16×3/4

All HSS22×16 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 123.71000000000001 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS24×14×1/2123.71000000000001 lb/ft · Sx 223 in³HSS14.000×0.875122.77 lb/ft · Sx 105 in³HSS16.000×0.750122.27 lb/ft · Sx 123 in³HSS24.000×0.500125.61 lb/ft · Sx 198 in³HSS16×8×7/8125.79 lb/ft · Sx 131 in³HSS14×10×7/8125.79 lb/ft · Sx 127 in³HSS12×12×7/8125.79 lb/ft · Sx 118 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 HSS22×16×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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