HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×1/4 square/rectangular HSS tube

HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×1/4 weighs 17.32 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)5 1/2"
Width (B)5 1/2"
Nominal wall (t)1/4"

Section properties

Weight17.32 lb/ft
Area (A)4.77 in²
Ix21.7 in⁴
Sx7.9 in³
Zx9.32 in³
rx2.13 in
Iy21.7 in⁴
Sy7.9 in³
Zy9.32 in³
ry2.13 in
J34.8 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 HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×1/4 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing