HSS24×20×1/2 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.

HSS24×20×1/2 is a rectangular tube 24 in. by 20 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 144.13 lb per foot it is one of the 5 HSS24×20 sizes, which run from 91.39 to 212 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 287 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 3450 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 336 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)24"
Width (B)20"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight144.13 lb/ft
Area (A)39.5 in²
Ix3450 in⁴
Sx287 in³
Zx336 in³
rx9.34 in
Iy2610 in⁴
Sy261 in³
Zy297 in³
ry8.13 in
J4620 in⁴

Other HSS24×20 sizes

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

HSS24×20×5/16HSS24×20×3/8HSS24×20×5/8HSS24×20×3/4

All HSS24×20 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 144.13 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS22×22×1/2144.13 lb/ft · Sx 276 in³HSS24×12×5/8144.39 lb/ft · Sx 245 in³HSS18×18×5/8144.39 lb/ft · Sx 220 in³HSS22×14×5/8144.39000000000001 lb/ft · Sx 240 in³HSS20×16×5/8144.39000000000001 lb/ft · Sx 232 in³HSS22.000×0.625142.81 lb/ft · Sx 204 in³HSS16.000×0.875141.48 lb/ft · Sx 140 in³HSS28.000×0.500146.99 lb/ft · Sx 272 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 HSS24×20×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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