Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4-1/2X4-1/2X1/4 HSS114.3X114.3X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4.5in
Widthb
4.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.91lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.84in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
11.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.08in³
Plastic section modulusZx
6.06in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.73in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
11.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.08in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.06in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.73in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
18.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.44in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
16.3
Wall slendernessh/t
16.3

Equivalents in other standards