Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X3/16 HSS57.2X57.2X4.8

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 = 2.25d = 2.25tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2.25in
Widthb
2.25in
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
0.953in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.847in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.04in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.835in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.953in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.847in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.04in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.835in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.48in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.93
Wall slendernessh/t
9.93

Equivalents in other standards