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HSS 5x5x1/8 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Square HSS · v16.0
HSS 5x5x1/8: 8.16 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
HSS 5x5x1/8 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.16 lb/ft | 12.10 kg/m |
| Height | 5.00 in | 127.00 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 | 2.23 in² | 1,440.00 mm² |
| Ix | 8.80 in⁴ | 3,660,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 8.80 in⁴ | 3,660,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 3.52 in³ | 57,700.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.52 in³ | 57,700.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 4.07 in³ | 66,700.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 4.07 in³ | 66,700.00 mm³ |
| rx | 1.99 in | 50.50 mm |
| ry | 1.99 in | 50.50 mm |
| J | 13.70 in⁴ | 5,700,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus HSS 5x5x1/8.
Lighter in Square HSS
HSS 3-1/2x3-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 8.2 lb/ft (-0.1%)
- Depth
- 3.50 in (-30%)
- Ix
- 4.1 in⁴ (-54%)
Heavier in Square HSS
HSS 2-1/2x2-1/2x5/16
- Weight
- 8.5 lb/ft (+3.6%)
- Depth
- 2.50 in (-50%)
- Ix
- 1.8 in⁴ (-79%)
Another Iₓ option in Square HSS
HSS 4-1/2x4-1/2x3/16
- Weight
- 10.7 lb/ft (+31%)
- Depth
- 4.50 in (-10%)
- Ix
- 9.0 in⁴ (+2.5%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology