Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X2X3/16 HSS76.2X50.8X4.8

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 = 2d = 3tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
3in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
5.59lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.54in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.77in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.18in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.48in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.07in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.932in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.932in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.12in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.778in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2.05in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.78in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards