Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X2-1/2X3/16 HSS76.2X63.5X4.8

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 = 2.5d = 3tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
2.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.23lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.71in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2.11in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.41in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.73in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.11in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.59in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.27in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.52in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.963in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.27in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.4
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards