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HSS 8x3x1/8 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Rectangular HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 8x3x1/8 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 | 8.00 in | 203.00 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 | 2.46 in² | 1,590.00 mm² |
| Ix | 19.30 in⁴ | 8,030,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 4.20 in⁴ | 1,750,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 4.83 in³ | 79,100.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 2.80 in³ | 45,900.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 6.11 in³ | 100,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 3.07 in³ | 50,300.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.80 in | 71.10 mm |
| ry | 1.31 in | 33.30 mm |
| J | 11.30 in⁴ | 4,700,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 8x3x1/8.
Lighter in Rectangular HSS
HSS 3-1/2x2-1/2x1/4
- Weight
- 8.8 lb/ft (-2.2%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-56%)
- Ix
- 3.8 in⁴ (-80%)
Heavier in Rectangular HSS
HSS 5x3x3/16
- Weight
- 9.4 lb/ft (+4.6%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-38%)
- Ix
- 8.5 in⁴ (-56%)
Closest Iₓ in Rectangular HSS
HSS 6x5x3/16
- Weight
- 13.3 lb/ft (+47%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (-25%)
- Ix
- 19.3 in⁴ (0.0%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology