Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2X1-1/2X1/8 HSS50.8X38.1X3.2

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 = 1.5d = 2tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
2.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
0.724in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.383in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.383in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.475in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.728in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.244in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.325in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.389in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.581in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.496in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.599in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.93
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards