HSS24×8×1/2 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.

HSS24×8×1/2 is a rectangular tube 24 in. by 8 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 103.3 lb per foot it is the heaviest of the 4 HSS24×8 sizes, which run from 53.050000000000004 to 103.3 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 159 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1900 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 205 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)24"
Width (B)8"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight103.3 lb/ft
Area (A)28.3 in²
Ix1900 in⁴
Sx159 in³
Zx205 in³
rx8.19 in
Iy336 in⁴
Sy84 in³
Zy93.5 in³
ry3.44 in
J955 in⁴

Other HSS24×8 sizes

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

HSS24×8×1/4HSS24×8×5/16HSS24×8×3/8

All HSS24×8 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 103.3 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS22×10×1/2103.3 lb/ft · Sx 158 in³HSS20×12×1/2103.3 lb/ft · Sx 155 in³HSS16×16×1/2103.3 lb/ft · Sx 141 in³HSS16.000×0.625103 lb/ft · Sx 105 in³HSS26.000×0.375102.73 lb/ft · Sx 178 in³HSS20.000×0.500104 lb/ft · Sx 136 in³HSS24×18×3/8104.04 lb/ft · Sx 204 in³HSS22×20×3/8104.04 lb/ft · Sx 196 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 HSS24×8×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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