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HSS 6x4x1/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 6x4x1/8 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 | 8.16 lb/ft | 12.10 kg/m |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 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 | 2.23 in² | 1,440.00 mm² |
| Ix | 11.40 in⁴ | 4,750,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 6.15 in⁴ | 2,560,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.81 in³ | 62,400.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.08 in³ | 50,500.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 4.56 in³ | 74,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.46 in³ | 56,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.26 in | 57.40 mm |
| ry | 1.66 in | 42.20 mm |
| J | 12.60 in⁴ | 5,240,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 6x4x1/8.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 4x3x3/16
- Weight
- 8.2 lb/ft (-0.1%)
- Depth
- 4.00 in (-33%)
- Ix
- 4.9 in⁴ (-57%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3x2x5/16
- Weight
- 8.5 lb/ft (+3.6%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (-50%)
- Ix
- 2.4 in⁴ (-79%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 7x2x1/8
- Weight
- 7.3 lb/ft (-10%)
- Depth
- 7.00 in (+17%)
- Ix
- 11.1 in⁴ (-2.6%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology