HSS5-1/2 Tube Sizes
The HSS5-1/2 series runs 5 sizes, from HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x3/8 at 24.93 lb/ft to HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x1/8 at 9.01 lb/ft. They share a nominal height, so the sizes in it run across every width and wall thickness rolled at that depth.
HSS5-1/2 sizes, heaviest first
| Size | lb/ft | H (in) | B (in) | t (in) | A (in²) | Ix (in⁴) | Sx (in³) | Zx (in³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x3/8 | 24.93 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0.349 | 6.88 | 29.7 | 10.8 | 13.1 |
| HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x5/16 | 21.21 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0.291 | 5.85 | 25.9 | 9.43 | 11.3 |
| HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x1/4 | 17.32 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0.233 | 4.77 | 21.7 | 7.9 | 9.32 |
| HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x3/16 | 13.25 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0.174 | 3.63 | 17 | 6.17 | 7.19 |
| HSS5-1/2x5-1/2x1/8 | 9.01 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0.116 | 2.46 | 11.8 | 4.3 | 4.95 |
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
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