HSS4-1/2 Tube Sizes
The HSS4-1/2 series runs 6 sizes, from HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x1/2 at 25.03 lb/ft to HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x1/8 at 7.31 lb/ft. They share a nominal height, so the sizes in it run across every width and wall thickness rolled at that depth.
HSS4-1/2 sizes, heaviest first
| Size | lb/ft | H (in) | B (in) | t (in) | A (in²) | Ix (in⁴) | Sx (in³) | Zx (in³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x1/2 | 25.03 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.465 | 6.95 | 18.1 | 8.03 | 10.2 |
| HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x3/8 | 19.82 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.349 | 5.48 | 15.3 | 6.79 | 8.36 |
| HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x5/16 | 16.96 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.291 | 4.68 | 13.5 | 6 | 7.27 |
| HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x1/4 | 13.91 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.233 | 3.84 | 11.4 | 5.08 | 6.06 |
| HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x3/16 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.174 | 2.93 | 9.02 | 4.01 | 4.71 |
| HSS4-1/2x4-1/2x1/8 | 7.31 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.116 | 2 | 6.35 | 2.82 | 3.27 |
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
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- Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
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- All Shape Series
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