HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×3/16 square/rectangular HSS tube

HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×3/16 weighs 13.25 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)3/16"

Section properties

Weight13.25 lb/ft
Area (A)3.63 in²
Ix17 in⁴
Sx6.17 in³
Zx7.19 in³
rx2.16 in
Iy17 in⁴
Sy6.17 in³
Zy7.19 in³
ry2.16 in
J26.7 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 HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×3/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing