Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/2X1-1/2X1/8 HSS63.5X38.1X3.2

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 = 1.5d = 2.5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2.5in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
0.84in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.668in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.535in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.671in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.892in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.399in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.469in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.597in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.687in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.759in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.93
Wall slendernessh/t
18.6

Equivalents in other standards