Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X1-1/2X1/8 HSS76.2X38.1X3.2

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 = 1.5d = 3tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.48lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
0.956in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.06in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.706in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.895in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.05in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.355in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.474in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.55in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.61in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.886in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.92in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.93
Wall slendernessh/t
22.9

Equivalents in other standards