Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X1-1/2X3/16 HSS76.2X38.1X4.8

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 = 1.5d = 3tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.96lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.37in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.42in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.945in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.24in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.02in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.467in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.622in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.752in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.584in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.21in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.28in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.62
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards