Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 HSS63.5X38.1X4.8

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 = 1.5d = 2.5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2.5in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.32lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.882in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.705in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.915in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.86in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.39in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.52in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.636in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.572in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.929in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.05in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.62
Wall slendernessh/t
11.4

Equivalents in other standards