Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X1X1/8 HSS76.2X25.4X3.2

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 = 1d = 3tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
1in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
0.84in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
0.817in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.545in³
Plastic section modulusZx
0.728in³
Radius of gyrationrx
0.987in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.138in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.276in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.325in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.405in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
0.408in⁴
Torsional modulusC
0.585in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.62
Wall slendernessh/t
22.9

Equivalents in other standards