Rectangular and square HSS

HSS12X2X3/16 HSS304.8X50.8X4.8

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 = 12tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
12in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
17.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.67in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
67.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
15.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.8in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
3.55in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.55in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.97in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.872in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
12in⁴
Torsional modulusC
7.49in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
66

Equivalents in other standards