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HSS 8x8x3/16 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
AISC Square HSS · v16.0
HSS 8x8x3/16: 19.63 lb/ft weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
HSS 8x8x3/16 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 19.63 lb/ft | 29.20 kg/m |
| Height | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| Width | 8.00 in | 203.00 mm |
| Nominal tw | 0.188 in | 4.760 mm |
| Design tw | 0.174 in | 4.420 mm |
| Area | 5.37 in² | 3,460.00 mm² |
| Ix | 54.40 in⁴ | 22,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 54.40 in⁴ | 22,600,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 13.60 in³ | 223,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 13.60 in³ | 223,000.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 15.70 in³ | 257,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 15.70 in³ | 257,000.00 mm³ |
| rx | 3.18 in | 80.80 mm |
| ry | 3.18 in | 80.80 mm |
| J | 84.50 in⁴ | 35,200,000 mm⁴ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Compare weight neighbors, another Ix option, and a nearby depth series when available, with percent change versus HSS 8x8x3/16.
Lighter in Square HSS
HSS 5x5x5/16
- Weight
- 19.1 lb/ft (-2.8%)
- Depth
- 5.00 in (-38%)
- Ix
- 19.0 in⁴ (-65%)
Heavier in Square HSS
HSS 4-1/2x4-1/2x3/8
- Weight
- 19.8 lb/ft (+1.0%)
- Depth
- 4.50 in (-44%)
- Ix
- 15.3 in⁴ (-72%)
Another Iₓ option in Square HSS
HSS 6x6x5/8
- Weight
- 42.3 lb/ft (+115%)
- Depth
- 6.00 in (-25%)
- Ix
- 55.2 in⁴ (+1.5%)
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology