Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3X1/8 HSS254X76.2X3.2

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 = 3d = 10tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
10.71lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.93in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
34.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.83in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.42in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
5.16in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.44in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.74in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.33in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
14.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.61in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
83.2

Equivalents in other standards