HSS3×1-1/2×1/4 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.

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

It weighs 6.26 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.12 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.68 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.51 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight6.26 lb/ft
Area (A)1.74 in²
Ix1.68 in⁴
Sx1.12 in³
Zx1.51 in³
rx0.982 in
Iy0.543 in⁴
Sy0.725 in³
Zy0.911 in³
ry0.559 in
J1.44 in⁴

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Comparable 6.26 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS2-1/2×2×1/46.26 lb/ft · Sx 1.06 in³HSS2-1/4×2-1/4×1/46.26 lb/ft · Sx 1.01 in³HSS4×1-1/2×3/166.23 lb/ft · Sx 1.51 in³HSS3-1/2×2×3/166.23 lb/ft · Sx 1.49 in³HSS3×2-1/2×3/166.23 lb/ft · Sx 1.41 in³HSS3.000×0.2166.43 lb/ft · Sx 1.16 in³HSS3.000×0.2036.07 lb/ft · Sx 1.1 in³HSS6×2×1/86.46 lb/ft · Sx 2.47 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 HSS3×1-1/2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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