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

HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×5/16 weighs 21.21 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)5/16"

Section properties

Weight21.21 lb/ft
Area (A)5.85 in²
Ix25.9 in⁴
Sx9.43 in³
Zx11.3 in³
rx2.11 in
Iy25.9 in⁴
Sy9.43 in³
Zy11.3 in³
ry2.11 in
J42.2 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 HSS5-1/2×5-1/2×5/16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing