HSS3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8 (HSS3.5x3.5x.375) – HSS Shapes - Square
HSS3-1/2x3-1/2x3/8 is a 3.5 in (89 mm) square hollow section with a 3/8 in (10 mm) nominal wall, weighing 14.72 lb/ft (21.9 kg/m).
Square HSS (Hollow Structural Sections) are closed, tube-shaped sections with equal depth and width. The closed profile gives excellent torsional stiffness and identical strength about both axes, a meaningful advantage over open shapes such as W or C sections. That symmetry makes square HSS a natural choice for columns, particularly where architecturally exposed structural steel is part of the design, and for posts, bracing and light framing where equal biaxial capacity and a clean profile matter more than bending capacity in one direction.
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Dimensions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Weight (lb/ft) | 14.72 |
| Depth of Section (in) | 3.5 |
| Depth of Flat Wall (in) | 2.45 |
| Width of Section (in) | 3.5 |
| Width of Flat Wall (in) | 2.45 |
| Nominal Thickness (in) | 0.375 |
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Section Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ix (in⁴) | 6.49 |
| Zx (in³) | 4.69 |
| Sx (in³) | 3.71 |
| rx (in) | 1.26 |
| Iy (in⁴) | 6.49 |
| Zy (in³) | 4.69 |
| Sy (in³) | 3.71 |
| ry (in) | 1.26 |
| J (in⁴) | 11.2 |
| C (in³) | 6.77 |
Full sortable table: Section properties table for this family
