Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/2X1X3/16 HSS63.5X25.4X4.8

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 = 1d = 2.5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2.5in
Widthb
1in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.68lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.02in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.646in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.517in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.713in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.796in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.143in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.285in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.36in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.374in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.412in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.648in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
2.75
Wall slendernessh/t
11.4

Equivalents in other standards