Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3-1/2X3-1/2X1/8 HSS88.9X88.9X3.2

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
5.61lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.54in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.66in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.93in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.37in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.66in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.93in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.37in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4.58in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.65in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
27.2
Wall slendernessh/t
27.2

Equivalents in other standards