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HSS 6x5x1/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 6x5x1/8 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 | 9.01 lb/ft | 13.40 kg/m |
| Height | 6.00 in | 152.00 mm |
| Width | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.125 in | 3.180 mm |
| Design tw | 0.116 in | 2.950 mm |
| Area | 2.46 in² | 1,590.00 mm² |
| Ix | 13.40 in⁴ | 5,580,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 10.20 in⁴ | 4,250,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.48 in³ | 73,400.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 4.07 in³ | 66,700.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 5.24 in³ | 85,900.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 4.63 in³ | 75,900.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.34 in | 59.40 mm |
| ry | 2.03 in | 51.60 mm |
| J | 18.00 in⁴ | 7,490,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 6x5x1/8.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 8.8 lb/ft (-2.2%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-42%)
- Ix
- 3.8 in⁴ (-72%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 5x3x3/16
- Weight
- 9.4 lb/ft (+4.6%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 8.5 in⁴ (-36%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 5x4x1/4
- Weight
- 13.9 lb/ft (+54%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-17%)
- Ix
- 13.4 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology