HSS3×2-1/2×3/16 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.

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

It weighs 6.23 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.41 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2.11 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.73 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight6.23 lb/ft
Area (A)1.71 in²
Ix2.11 in⁴
Sx1.41 in³
Zx1.73 in³
rx1.11 in
Iy1.59 in⁴
Sy1.27 in³
Zy1.52 in³
ry0.963 in
J3 in⁴

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Comparable 6.23 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS4×1-1/2×3/166.23 lb/ft · Sx 1.51 in³HSS3-1/2×2×3/166.23 lb/ft · Sx 1.49 in³HSS3×1-1/2×1/46.26 lb/ft · Sx 1.12 in³HSS2-1/2×2×1/46.26 lb/ft · Sx 1.06 in³HSS2-1/4×2-1/4×1/46.26 lb/ft · Sx 1.01 in³HSS3.000×0.2036.07 lb/ft · Sx 1.1 in³HSS3.000×0.2166.43 lb/ft · Sx 1.16 in³HSS5×2-1/2×1/86.03 lb/ft · Sx 2.14 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 HSS3×2-1/2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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