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HSS 1-1/2x1-1/2x1/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Square HSS · v16.0
HSS 1-1/2x1-1/2x1/8: 2.2 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
HSS 1-1/2x1-1/2x1/8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.20 lb/ft | 3.27 kg/m |
| Height | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| Width | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.125 in | 3.180 mm |
| Design tw | 0.116 in | 2.950 mm |
| Area | 0.61 in² | 392.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.19 in⁴ | 78,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.19 in⁴ | 78,300.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.25 in³ | 4,110.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.25 in³ | 4,110.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.31 in³ | 5,060.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.31 in³ | 5,060.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.56 in | 14.10 mm |
| ry | 0.56 in | 14.10 mm |
| J | 0.32 in⁴ | 132,000.00 mm⁴ |
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Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology