Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X2X1/8 HSS76.2X50.8X3.2

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 = 2d = 3tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
3.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.07in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
0.867in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.06in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.1in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.692in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.692in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.803in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.804in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.47in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.25in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
22.9

Equivalents in other standards