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HSS 2x2x3/16 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
AISC Square HSS · v16.0
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
HSS 2x2x3/16 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 | 4.32 lb/ft | 6.40 kg/m |
| Height | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Width | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.188 in | 4.760 mm |
| Design tw | 0.174 in | 4.420 mm |
| Area | 1.19 in² | 768.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.64 in⁴ | 267,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.64 in⁴ | 267,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.64 in³ | 10,500.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.64 in³ | 10,500.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.80 in³ | 13,100.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.80 in³ | 13,100.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.73 in | 18.60 mm |
| ry | 0.73 in | 18.60 mm |
| J | 1.09 in⁴ | 454,000.00 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus HSS 2x2x3/16.
Lighter in Square HSS
HSS 2-1/2x2-1/2x1/8
- Weight
- 3.9 lb/ft (-9.7%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (+25%)
- Ix
- 1.0 in⁴ (+56%)
Heavier in Square HSS
HSS 3x3x1/8
- Weight
- 4.8 lb/ft (+10.0%)
- Depth
- 3.00 in (+50%)
- Ix
- 1.8 in⁴ (+178%)
Closest Iₓ in Square HSS
HSS 2-1/4x2-1/4x1/8
- Weight
- 3.5 lb/ft (-19%)
- Depth
- 2.25 in (+13%)
- Ix
- 0.7 in⁴ (+11%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology