HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×3/8 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.

HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×3/8 is a square tube 5 1/2 in. by 5 1/2 in. with a 3/8 in. nominal wall.

It weighs 24.93 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 10.8 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 29.7 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 13.1 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)5 1/2"
Width (B)5 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)3/8"

Section properties

Weight24.93 lb/ft
Area (A)6.88 in²
Ix29.7 in⁴
Sx10.8 in³
Zx13.1 in³
rx2.08 in
Iy29.7 in⁴
Sy10.8 in³
Zy13.1 in³
ry2.08 in
J49 in⁴

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Comparable 24.93 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS8×3×3/824.93 lb/ft · Sx 12.1 in³HSS7×4×3/824.93 lb/ft · Sx 11.9 in³HSS6×5×3/824.93 lb/ft · Sx 11.3 in³HSS6×3×1/225.03 lb/ft · Sx 8.95 in³HSS5×4×1/225.03 lb/ft · Sx 8.49 in³HSS4-1/2×4-1/2×1/225.03 lb/ft · Sx 8.03 in³HSS9.625×0.25025.06 lb/ft · Sx 15.8 in³HSS6.625×0.37525.06 lb/ft · Sx 10.3 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 HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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