Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/4 HSS57.2X57.2X6.4

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 = 2.25d = 2.25tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2.25in
Widthb
2.25in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.26lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.74in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.13in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.01in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.28in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.806in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.13in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.01in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.28in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.806in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.96in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.85in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
6.66
Wall slendernessh/t
6.66

Equivalents in other standards