Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 HSS88.9X38.1X4.8

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 = 1.5d = 3.5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3.5in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
5.59lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.54in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2.12in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.21in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.17in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.544in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.725in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.867in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.594in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.49in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.51in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.62
Wall slendernessh/t
17.1

Equivalents in other standards