HSS3×1-1/2×3/16 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.

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

It weighs 4.96 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.945 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.42 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.24 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight4.96 lb/ft
Area (A)1.37 in²
Ix1.42 in⁴
Sx0.945 in³
Zx1.24 in³
rx1.02 in
Iy0.467 in⁴
Sy0.622 in³
Zy0.752 in³
ry0.584 in
J1.21 in⁴

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Comparable 4.96 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS2-1/2×2×3/164.96 lb/ft · Sx 0.894 in³HSS2-1/4×2-1/4×3/164.96 lb/ft · Sx 0.847 in³HSS2.375×0.2185.03 lb/ft · Sx 0.694 in³HSS4×2×1/84.75 lb/ft · Sx 1.32 in³HSS3-1/2×2-1/2×1/84.75 lb/ft · Sx 1.28 in³HSS3×3×1/84.75 lb/ft · Sx 1.19 in³HSS4×2-1/2×1/85.18 lb/ft · Sx 1.54 in³HSS4.000×0.1255.18 lb/ft · Sx 1.34 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 HSS3×1-1/2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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