Steel Section Catalog
HSS 50x50x3.2
AISC — Square Hollow Section
Square Hollow Sections (SHS) are tubular profiles with equal sides, ideal for columns and compression members due to their uniform buckling resistance in all directions.
The HSS 50x50x3.2 steel profile weighs 4.5 kg/m (3.02 lb/ft), has a depth of 50.8 mm (2.00 in), flange width 50.8 mm (2.00 in). Cross-sectional area: 573.6 mm². Moment of inertia Ix = 21.93 cm⁴, Iy = 21.93 cm⁴.
Cross-section (not to scale)
Gauge equivalent: 3 mm ≈ 11 gauge (Manufacturers Standard Gage)
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (h) | 50.8 mm | 2.00 in |
| Width (b) | 50.8 mm | 2.00 in |
| Thickness (t) | 3 mm | 0.12 in |
| Fillet radius (r) | 6 mm | 0.24 in |
| Weight | 4.5 kg/m | 3.02 lb/ft |
Section Properties
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Area (A) | 573.6 mm² | 0.889 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 21.93 cm⁴ | 0.53 in⁴ |
| Moment of inertia (Iy) | 21.93 cm⁴ | 0.53 in⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sx) | 8.63 cm³ | 0.527 in³ |
| Elastic section modulus (Sy) | 8.63 cm³ | 0.527 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zx) | 10.3 cm³ | 0.629 in³ |
| Plastic section modulus (Zy) | 10.3 cm³ | 0.629 in³ |
| Radius of gyration (rx) | 1.96 cm | 0.772 in |
| Radius of gyration (ry) | 1.96 cm | 0.772 in |
Beam Calculator— HSS 50x50x3.2
3D preview unavailable
Your device does not support WebGL. The 2D diagram below is still fully functional.
mfixed @ 0mfixed @ 6m→kN/m
Results — HSS 50x50x3.2
Mmax
15.0 kN·m
Vmax
15.0 kN
δmax
384.75 mm
L/16
R115.0 kN| 15.0 kN·mR215.0 kN| -15.0 kN·m
Standard:
