HSS5×2×1/4 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.

HSS5×2×1/4 is a rectangular tube 5 in. by 2 in. with a 1/4 in. nominal wall.

At 10.51 lb per foot it is one of the 5 HSS5×2 sizes, which run from 5.61 to 14.72 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 3.23 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 8.08 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 4.27 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)5"
Width (B)2"
Nominal wall (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight10.51 lb/ft
Area (A)2.91 in²
Ix8.08 in⁴
Sx3.23 in³
Zx4.27 in³
rx1.67 in
Iy1.84 in⁴
Sy1.84 in³
Zy2.2 in³
ry0.797 in
J5.17 in⁴

Other HSS5×2 sizes

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

HSS5×2×1/8HSS5×2×3/16HSS5×2×5/16HSS5×2×3/8

All HSS5×2 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 10.51 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS4×3×1/410.51 lb/ft · Sx 3.07 in³HSS3-1/2×3-1/2×1/410.51 lb/ft · Sx 2.88 in³HSS4×2×5/1610.58 lb/ft · Sx 2.56 in³HSS3-1/2×2-1/2×5/1610.58 lb/ft · Sx 2.48 in³HSS3×3×5/1610.58 lb/ft · Sx 2.3 in³HSS3.500×0.31310.66 lb/ft · Sx 2.18 in³HSS7×2×3/1610.7 lb/ft · Sx 4.49 in³HSS6×3×3/1610.7 lb/ft · Sx 4.47 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 HSS5×2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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