Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2X2X1/4 HSS50.8X50.8X6.4

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 = 2d = 2tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
5.41lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.51in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.747in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.747in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.964in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.704in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.747in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.747in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.964in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.704in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.31in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.41in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.58
Wall slendernessh/t
5.58

Equivalents in other standards