HSS8×4×1/2 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.

HSS8×4×1/2 is a rectangular tube 8 in. by 4 in. with a 1/2 in. nominal wall.

At 35.24 lb per foot it is one of the 7 HSS8×4 sizes, which run from 9.86 to 42.3 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 17.9 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 71.8 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 23.5 in³.

Detailing dimensions

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

Section properties

Weight35.24 lb/ft
Area (A)9.74 in²
Ix71.8 in⁴
Sx17.9 in³
Zx23.5 in³
rx2.71 in
Iy23.6 in⁴
Sy11.8 in³
Zy14.3 in³
ry1.56 in
J61.1 in⁴

Other HSS8×4 sizes

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

HSS8×4×1/8HSS8×4×3/16HSS8×4×1/4HSS8×4×5/16HSS8×4×3/8HSS8×4×5/8

All HSS8×4 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight HSS shapes

Comparable 35.24 lb/ft sections in other HSS tube sizes.

HSS9×3×1/235.24 lb/ft · Sx 18 in³HSS7×5×1/235.24 lb/ft · Sx 17.3 in³HSS6×6×1/235.24 lb/ft · Sx 16.1 in³HSS10×5×3/835.13 lb/ft · Sx 24.1 in³HSS13.375×0.25035.08 lb/ft · Sx 31 in³HSS10.750×0.31334.87 lb/ft · Sx 24.3 in³HSS7.000×0.50034.74 lb/ft · Sx 14.6 in³HSS16×6×1/436.03 lb/ft · Sx 38.8 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 HSS8×4×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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