HSS8×3×1/2 square/rectangular HSS tube

HSS8×3×1/2 weighs 31.84 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)8"
Width (B)3"
Nominal wall (t)1/2"

Section properties

Weight31.84 lb/ft
Area (A)8.81 in²
Ix58.6 in⁴
Sx14.6 in³
Zx20 in³
rx2.58 in
Iy11.7 in⁴
Sy7.81 in³
Zy9.64 in³
ry1.15 in
J34.3 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 HSS8×3×1/2 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing