Rectangular and square HSS

HSS2X2X3/16 HSS50.8X50.8X4.8

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 = 2d = 2tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
2in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.32lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.641in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.641in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.797in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.733in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.641in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.641in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.797in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.733in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.09in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.14in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
8.49

Equivalents in other standards