HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 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.

HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 is a rectangular tube 3 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in. with a 1/4 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 7.11 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.46 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2.55 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.98 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)3 1/2"
Width (B)1 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight7.11 lb/ft
Area (A)1.97 in²
Ix2.55 in⁴
Sx1.46 in³
Zx1.98 in³
rx1.14 in
Iy0.638 in⁴
Sy0.851 in³
Zy1.06 in³
ry0.569 in
J1.79 in⁴

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Comparable 7.11 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS3×2×1/47.11 lb/ft · Sx 1.42 in³HSS2-1/2×2-1/2×1/47.11 lb/ft · Sx 1.3 in³HSS3.500×0.2037.15 lb/ft · Sx 1.54 in³HSS2.875×0.2507.02 lb/ft · Sx 1.18 in³HSS7×2×1/87.31 lb/ft · Sx 3.16 in³HSS6×3×1/87.31 lb/ft · Sx 3.14 in³HSS5×4×1/87.31 lb/ft · Sx 2.97 in³HSS4-1/2×4-1/2×1/87.31 lb/ft · Sx 2.82 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 HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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