HSS Shapes - Square - HSS2.5x2.5x.1875
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 | 5.59 |
| Depth of Section | 2.5 |
| Depth of Flat Wall | 1.98 |
| Width of Section | 2.5 |
| Width of Flat Wall | 1.98 |
| Nominal Thickness | 0.1875 |
Full sortable table: Dimensions table for this family
Section Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ix | 1.35 |
| Zx | 1.32 |
| Sx | 1.08 |
| rx | 0.937 |
| Iy | 1.35 |
| Zy | 1.32 |
| Sy | 1.08 |
| ry | 0.937 |
| J | 2.25 |
| C | 1.86 |
Full sortable table: Section properties table for this family
