HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×3/16 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.

HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×3/16 is a rectangular tube 3 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in. with a 3/16 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 5.59 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.21 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2.12 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.6 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight5.59 lb/ft
Area (A)1.54 in²
Ix2.12 in⁴
Sx1.21 in³
Zx1.6 in³
rx1.17 in
Iy0.544 in⁴
Sy0.725 in³
Zy0.867 in³
ry0.594 in
J1.49 in⁴

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Comparable 5.59 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS3×2×3/165.59 lb/ft · Sx 1.18 in³HSS2-1/2×2-1/2×3/165.59 lb/ft · Sx 1.08 in³HSS5×2×1/85.61 lb/ft · Sx 1.86 in³HSS4×3×1/85.61 lb/ft · Sx 1.76 in³HSS3-1/2×3-1/2×1/85.61 lb/ft · Sx 1.66 in³HSS3.000×0.1885.65 lb/ft · Sx 1.03 in³HSS2.375×0.2505.68 lb/ft · Sx 0.766 in³HSS2-1/2×1-1/2×1/45.41 lb/ft · Sx 0.822 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 HSS3-1/2×1-1/2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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