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
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.