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HSS 3x2-1/2x1/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 3x2-1/2x1/8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.33 lb/ft | 6.43 kg/m |
| Height | 3.00 in | 76.20 mm |
| Width | 2.50 in | 63.50 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.125 in | 3.180 mm |
| Design tw | 0.116 in | 2.950 mm |
| Area | 1.19 in² | 768.00 mm² |
| Ix | 1.54 in⁴ | 641,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 1.16 in⁴ | 483,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.03 in³ | 16,900.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.93 in³ | 15,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 1.23 in³ | 20,200.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.09 in³ | 17,900.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.14 in | 29.00 mm |
| ry | 0.99 in | 25.10 mm |
| J | 2.13 in⁴ | 887,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 3x2-1/2x1/8.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 2-1/2x1-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 4.3 lb/ft (-0.2%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 0.9 in⁴ (-43%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x1/8
- Weight
- 4.8 lb/ft (+9.7%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+17%)
- Ix
- 2.2 in⁴ (+45%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x1-1/2x1/8
- Weight
- 3.9 lb/ft (-9.9%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (+17%)
- Ix
- 1.6 in⁴ (+1.9%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology