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HSS 5x4x1/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 5x4x1/8 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 | 7.31 lb/ft | 10.90 kg/m |
| Height | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| Width | 4.00 in | 102.00 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.125 in | 3.180 mm |
| Design tw | 0.116 in | 2.950 mm |
| Area | 2.00 in² | 1,290.00 mm² |
| Ix | 7.42 in⁴ | 3,090,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 5.27 in⁴ | 2,190,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 2.97 in³ | 48,700.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.64 in³ | 43,300.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.50 in³ | 57,400.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.01 in³ | 49,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.93 in | 49.00 mm |
| ry | 1.62 in | 41.10 mm |
| J | 9.66 in⁴ | 4,020,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 5x4x1/8.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x1-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 7.1 lb/ft (-2.7%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-30%)
- Ix
- 2.6 in⁴ (-66%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x2-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 7.5 lb/ft (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-20%)
- Ix
- 4.3 in⁴ (-42%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 6x2x1/8
- Weight
- 6.5 lb/ft (-12%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (+20%)
- Ix
- 7.4 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology