Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/8 HSS57.2X57.2X3.2

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 = 2.25d = 2.25tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2.25in
Widthb
2.25in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.48lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
0.956in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.712in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.633in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.755in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.863in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.712in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.633in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.755in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.863in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.15in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.05in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
16.4
Wall slendernessh/t
16.4

Equivalents in other standards