HSS3×2-1/2×1/4 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.

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

It weighs 7.96 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.72 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2.57 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 2.16 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight7.96 lb/ft
Area (A)2.21 in²
Ix2.57 in⁴
Sx1.72 in³
Zx2.16 in³
rx1.08 in
Iy1.93 in⁴
Sy1.54 in³
Zy1.9 in³
ry0.935 in
J3.74 in⁴

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Comparable 7.96 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS4×1-1/2×1/47.96 lb/ft · Sx 1.83 in³HSS3-1/2×2×1/47.96 lb/ft · Sx 1.81 in³HSS6.000×0.1257.85 lb/ft · Sx 3.09 in³HSS5.563×0.1347.78 lb/ft · Sx 2.82 in³HSS5×2×3/168.15 lb/ft · Sx 2.6 in³HSS4×3×3/168.15 lb/ft · Sx 2.47 in³HSS3-1/2×3-1/2×3/168.15 lb/ft · Sx 2.31 in³HSS8×2×1/88.16 lb/ft · Sx 3.93 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 HSS3×2-1/2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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