HSS5×2×3/16 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.

HSS5×2×3/16 is a rectangular tube 5 in. by 2 in. with a 3/16 in. nominal wall.

At 8.15 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 = 2.6 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 6.5 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 3.37 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)5"
Width (B)2"
Nominal wall (t)3/16"

Section properties

Weight8.15 lb/ft
Area (A)2.24 in²
Ix6.5 in⁴
Sx2.6 in³
Zx3.37 in³
rx1.7 in
Iy1.51 in⁴
Sy1.51 in³
Zy1.75 in³
ry0.823 in
J4.15 in⁴

Other HSS5×2 sizes

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

HSS5×2×1/8HSS5×2×1/4HSS5×2×5/16HSS5×2×3/8

All HSS5×2 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 8.15 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS4×3×3/168.15 lb/ft · Sx 2.47 in³HSS3-1/2×3-1/2×3/168.15 lb/ft · Sx 2.31 in³HSS8×2×1/88.16 lb/ft · Sx 3.93 in³HSS7×3×1/88.16 lb/ft · Sx 3.95 in³HSS6×4×1/88.16 lb/ft · Sx 3.81 in³HSS5×5×1/88.16 lb/ft · Sx 3.52 in³HSS4×1-1/2×1/47.96 lb/ft · Sx 1.83 in³HSS3-1/2×2×1/47.96 lb/ft · Sx 1.81 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 HSS5×2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Browse more: HSS tube · Steel Beam Size Chart

Interactive drawing