Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3-1/2X3-1/2X3/16 HSS88.9X88.9X4.8

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.15lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.24in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4.05in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.31in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.76in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.35in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
4.05in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.31in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.76in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.35in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.56in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.83in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.1
Wall slendernessh/t
17.1

Equivalents in other standards