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HSS 6x2x1/4 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 6x2x1/4 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 | 12.21 lb/ft | 18.10 kg/m |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Width | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.250 in | 6.350 mm |
| Design tw | 0.233 in | 5.920 mm |
| Area | 3.37 in² | 2,170.00 mm² |
| Ix | 13.10 in⁴ | 5,450,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 2.21 in⁴ | 920,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.37 in³ | 71,600.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.21 in³ | 36,200.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 5.84 in³ | 95,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.61 in³ | 42,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.97 in | 50.00 mm |
| ry | 0.81 in | 20.60 mm |
| J | 6.55 in⁴ | 2,730,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 6x2x1/4.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x3/8
- Weight
- 12.2 lb/ft (-0.3%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 4.8 in⁴ (-64%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x3x5/16
- Weight
- 12.7 lb/ft (+4.0%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 7.1 in⁴ (-45%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 5x4x1/4
- Weight
- 13.9 lb/ft (+14%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 13.4 in⁴ (+2.3%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology