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HSS 6x3x1/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 6x3x1/8 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 | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Width | 3.00 in | 76.20 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 | 9.43 in⁴ | 3,930,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 3.23 in⁴ | 1,340,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.14 in³ | 51,500.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.15 in³ | 35,200.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 3.87 in³ | 63,400.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 2.40 in³ | 39,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.17 in | 55.10 mm |
| ry | 1.27 in | 32.30 mm |
| J | 7.73 in⁴ | 3,220,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 6x3x1/8.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x1-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 7.1 lb/ft (-2.7%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 2.6 in⁴ (-73%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x2-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 7.5 lb/ft (+2.7%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 4.3 in⁴ (-54%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 5x2-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 11.4 lb/ft (+55%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 9.4 in⁴ (-0.3%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology