HSS Shapes - Square - HSS3.5x3.5x.25
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.
Dimensions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Weight | 10.51 |
| Depth of Section | 3.5 |
| Depth of Flat Wall | 2.8 |
| Width of Section | 3.5 |
| Width of Flat Wall | 2.8 |
| Nominal Thickness | 0.25 |
Full sortable table: Dimensions table for this family
Section Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ix | 5.04 |
| Zx | 3.5 |
| Sx | 2.88 |
| rx | 1.32 |
| Iy | 5.04 |
| Zy | 3.5 |
| Sy | 2.88 |
| ry | 1.32 |
| J | 8.35 |
| C | 4.92 |
Full sortable table: Section properties table for this family
