HSS2×1-1/2×3/16 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.

HSS2×1-1/2×3/16 is a rectangular tube 2 in. by 1 1/2 in. with a 3/16 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 3.68 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.495 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 0.495 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 0.639 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)2"
Width (B)1 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)3/16"

Section properties

Weight3.68 lb/ft
Area (A)1.02 in²
Ix0.495 in⁴
Sx0.495 in³
Zx0.639 in³
rx0.697 in
Iy0.313 in⁴
Sy0.417 in³
Zy0.521 in³
ry0.554 in
J0.664 in⁴

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Comparable 3.68 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS2-1/2×1×3/163.68 lb/ft · Sx 0.517 in³HSS2.875×0.1253.67 lb/ft · Sx 0.667 in³HSS2.375×0.1543.66 lb/ft · Sx 0.528 in³HSS1-1/2×1-1/2×1/43.71 lb/ft · Sx 0.346 in³HSS3.000×0.1253.84 lb/ft · Sx 0.73 in³HSS3×1-1/2×1/83.48 lb/ft · Sx 0.706 in³HSS2-1/2×2×1/83.48 lb/ft · Sx 0.667 in³HSS2-1/4×2-1/4×1/83.48 lb/ft · Sx 0.633 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 HSS2×1-1/2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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