Hex Bar Calculator

Calculate weight and section properties for hexagonal bar stock in various materials

Hex Bar Dimensions

Measured across the flats (wrench size)

Results - Steel

Cross-Sectional Area:0.8660 in²
Corner-to-Corner:1.1547 in
Side Length:0.5774 in
Perimeter:3.4641 in
Moment of Inertia (I):0.541266 in⁴
Polar Moment (J):1.082532 in⁴
Section Modulus (S):1.082532 in³
Radius of Gyration:0.7906 in
Weight per Foot:2.947 lbs/ft
Weight per Inch:0.2456 lbs/in
Volume per Foot:10.3923 in³/ft
Surface Area per Foot:41.57 in²/ft
Total Weight:58.94 lbs
Total Weight (Metric):26.73 kg