Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3-1/2X2X1/8 HSS88.9X50.8X3.2

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 = 3.5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3.5in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.33lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.09in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.34in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.27in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.795in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.795in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.912in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.818in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.83in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.47in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
27.2

Equivalents in other standards