Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/2X2X3/16 HSS63.5X50.8X4.8

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

Dimensions

Depthd
2.5in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.96lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.37in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.12in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.894in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.12in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.904in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.786in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.786in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.956in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.758in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.55in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.46in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
11.4

Equivalents in other standards