Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X2X1/8 HSS254X50.8X3.2

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 = 2d = 10tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.86lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.7in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
28.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.7in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.65in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.25in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.14in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.14in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.33in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.89in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.31in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
83.2

Equivalents in other standards