Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3-1/2X2X3/16 HSS88.9X50.8X4.8

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

Dimensions

Depthd
3.5in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.23lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.71in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2.61in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.49in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.89in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.23in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.08in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.08in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.27in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.792in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2.55in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.09in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
17.1

Equivalents in other standards