HSS4×2×1/4 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.

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

At 8.81 lb per foot it is one of the 5 HSS4×2 sizes, which run from 4.75 to 12.17 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 2.25 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 4.49 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 2.94 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight8.81 lb/ft
Area (A)2.44 in²
Ix4.49 in⁴
Sx2.25 in³
Zx2.94 in³
rx1.36 in
Iy1.48 in⁴
Sy1.48 in³
Zy1.79 in³
ry0.779 in
J3.82 in⁴

Other HSS4×2 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

HSS4×2×1/8HSS4×2×3/16HSS4×2×5/16HSS4×2×3/8

All HSS4×2 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 8.81 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS3-1/2×2-1/2×1/48.81 lb/ft · Sx 2.17 in³HSS3×3×1/48.81 lb/ft · Sx 2.01 in³HSS5×2-1/2×3/168.78 lb/ft · Sx 3.01 in³HSS4.000×0.2208.89 lb/ft · Sx 2.21 in³HSS6.625×0.1258.69 lb/ft · Sx 3.79 in³HSS3.500×0.2508.69 lb/ft · Sx 1.83 in³HSS4.500×0.1888.67 lb/ft · Sx 2.46 in³HSS8×3×1/89.01 lb/ft · Sx 4.83 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 HSS4×2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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