Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X2-1/2X1/8 HSS76.2X63.5X3.2

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 = 2.5d = 3tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
2.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.33lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.54in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.03in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.23in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.14in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.16in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.931in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.09in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.99in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2.13in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.59in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.6
Wall slendernessh/t
22.9

Equivalents in other standards