Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3-1/2X3-1/2X3/8 HSS88.9X88.9X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3.5in
Widthb
3.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.72lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.09in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
6.49in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.71in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.69in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.26in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
6.49in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.71in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.69in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.26in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
11.2in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.77in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.03
Wall slendernessh/t
7.03

Equivalents in other standards