HSS4×2-1/2×1/8 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.

HSS4×2-1/2×1/8 is a rectangular tube 4 in. by 2 1/2 in. with a 1/8 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 5.18 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 1.54 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 3.09 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 1.88 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)4"
Width (B)2 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)1/8"

Section properties

Weight5.18 lb/ft
Area (A)1.42 in²
Ix3.09 in⁴
Sx1.54 in³
Zx1.88 in³
rx1.47 in
Iy1.49 in⁴
Sy1.19 in³
Zy1.36 in³
ry1.03 in
J3.23 in⁴

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Comparable 5.18 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS4.000×0.1255.18 lb/ft · Sx 1.34 in³HSS2.375×0.2185.03 lb/ft · Sx 0.694 in³HSS3×1-1/2×3/164.96 lb/ft · Sx 0.945 in³HSS2-1/2×2×3/164.96 lb/ft · Sx 0.894 in³HSS2-1/4×2-1/4×3/164.96 lb/ft · Sx 0.847 in³HSS2.875×0.1885.4 lb/ft · Sx 0.941 in³HSS2-1/2×1-1/2×1/45.41 lb/ft · Sx 0.822 in³HSS2×2×1/45.41 lb/ft · Sx 0.747 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 HSS4×2-1/2×1/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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