HSS4-1/2×4-1/2×3/8 square/rectangular HSS tube

HSS4-1/2×4-1/2×3/8 weighs 19.82 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (Ht)4 1/2"
Width (B)4 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)3/8"

Section properties

Weight19.82 lb/ft
Area (A)5.48 in²
Ix15.3 in⁴
Sx6.79 in³
Zx8.36 in³
rx1.67 in
Iy15.3 in⁴
Sy6.79 in³
Zy8.36 in³
ry1.67 in
J25.7 in⁴

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 HSS4-1/2×4-1/2×3/8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing