Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2X2X1/8 HSS50.8X50.8X3.2

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
0.84in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.486in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.486in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.584in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.761in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.486in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.486in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.584in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.761in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.796in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.817in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards