HSS5×3×1/2 square/rectangular HSS tube

HSS5×3×1/2 weighs 21.63 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"
Width (B)3"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight21.63 lb/ft
Area (A)6.02 in²
Ix16.4 in⁴
Sx6.57 in³
Zx8.83 in³
rx1.65 in
Iy7.18 in⁴
Sy4.78 in³
Zy6.1 in³
ry1.09 in
J17.6 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 HSS5×3×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing