Rectangular and square HSS

HSS3X3X1/8 HSS76.2X76.2X3.2

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.75lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1.78in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.19in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.4in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.17in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.78in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.19in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.17in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2.84in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.92in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
22.9

Equivalents in other standards