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HSS 2x1-1/2x3/16 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
HSS 2x1-1/2x3/16: 3.68 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
HSS 2x1-1/2x3/16 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.68 lb/ft | 5.46 kg/m |
| Height | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Width | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.188 in | 4.760 mm |
| Design tw | 0.174 in | 4.420 mm |
| Area | 1.02 in² | 658.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.50 in⁴ | 206,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.31 in⁴ | 130,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.50 in³ | 8,110.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.42 in³ | 6,830.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.64 in³ | 10,500.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.52 in³ | 8,540.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.70 in | 17.70 mm |
| ry | 0.55 in | 14.10 mm |
| J | 0.66 in⁴ | 276,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus HSS 2x1-1/2x3/16.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 2-1/2x2x1/8
- Weight
- 3.5 lb/ft (-5.4%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 0.8 in⁴ (+68%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x1-1/2x1/8
- Weight
- 3.9 lb/ft (+6.0%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+75%)
- Ix
- 1.6 in⁴ (+217%)
Another Iₓ option in Rectangular HSS
HSS 2-1/2x1x1/8
- Weight
- 2.6 lb/ft (-29%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 0.5 in⁴ (+1.6%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology