Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4-1/2X4-1/2X1/2 HSS114.3X114.3X12.7

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 = 4.5d = 4.5tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4.5in
Widthb
4.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
25.03lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.95in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
18.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.03in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.61in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
18.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.03in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.61in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
31.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
14.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
6.68
Wall slendernessh/t
6.68

Equivalents in other standards