Rectangular and square HSS

HSS1-1/2X1-1/2X1/4 HSS38.1X38.1X6.4

Standard: AISC Shapes Database v16.0Source: AISC (aisc.org) — Shapes Database v16.0 (Excel file)
Values published by AISC, in US customary (original) and SI units.
xyb = 1.5d = 1.5tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
1.5in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.71lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.04in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.26in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.346in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.469in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.5in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.26in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.346in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.469in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.5in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.47in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.699in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.44
Wall slendernessh/t
3.44

Equivalents in other standards