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HS38×38×3.2 Dimensions, Weight and Section Properties
CISC Square HSS · v12.1
HS38×38×3.2: 3.28 kg/m weight. View the full dimensions and properties in imperial and metric units below.
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Section diagram
HS38×38×3.2 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
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| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.20 lb/ft | 3.28 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 | 0.125 in | 3.180 mm |
| Area | 0.65 in² | 418.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.20 in⁴ | 82,200.00 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 0.20 in⁴ | 82,200.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.26 in³ | 4,310.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 0.26 in³ | 4,310.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 0.33 in³ | 5,350.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 0.33 in³ | 5,350.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.55 in | 14.00 mm |
| ry | 0.55 in | 14.00 mm |
| J | 0.33 in⁴ | 139,000.00 mm⁴ |
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Source: CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1 · v12.1 · CSA G40 · Methodology