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HSS 4x1-1/2x1/4 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 4x1-1/2x1/4 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 | 7.96 lb/ft | 11.80 kg/m |
| Height | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| Width | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.250 in | 6.350 mm |
| Design tw | 0.233 in | 5.920 mm |
| Area | 2.21 in² | 1,430.00 mm² |
| Ix | 3.66 in⁴ | 1,520,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.73 in⁴ | 305,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 1.83 in³ | 30,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.98 in³ | 16,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 2.50 in³ | 41,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 1.21 in³ | 19,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.29 in | 32.80 mm |
| ry | 0.58 in | 14.60 mm |
| J | 2.14 in⁴ | 891,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 4x1-1/2x1/4.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x2-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 7.5 lb/ft (-5.7%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 4.3 in⁴ (+17%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x3x3/16
- Weight
- 8.2 lb/ft (+2.4%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 4.9 in⁴ (+35%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x2x3/16
- Weight
- 6.9 lb/ft (-14%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (0.0%)
- Ix
- 3.7 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology