HSS3×2-1/2×1/8 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.

HSS3×2-1/2×1/8 is a rectangular tube 3 in. by 2 1/2 in. with a 1/8 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 4.33 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.03 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 1.54 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.23 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)3"
Width (B)2 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)1/8"

Section properties

Weight4.33 lb/ft
Area (A)1.19 in²
Ix1.54 in⁴
Sx1.03 in³
Zx1.23 in³
rx1.14 in
Iy1.16 in⁴
Sy0.931 in³
Zy1.09 in³
ry0.99 in
J2.13 in⁴

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Comparable 4.33 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS4×1-1/2×1/84.33 lb/ft · Sx 1.11 in³HSS3-1/2×2×1/84.33 lb/ft · Sx 1.09 in³HSS3×1×3/164.32 lb/ft · Sx 0.713 in³HSS2-1/2×1-1/2×3/164.32 lb/ft · Sx 0.705 in³HSS2×2×3/164.32 lb/ft · Sx 0.641 in³HSS2.375×0.1884.4 lb/ft · Sx 0.617 in³HSS3.500×0.1254.51 lb/ft · Sx 1.01 in³HSS3.000×0.1344.11 lb/ft · Sx 0.774 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 HSS3×2-1/2×1/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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