Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4-1/2X4-1/2X1/8 HSS114.3X114.3X3.2

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 = 4.5d = 4.5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4.5in
Widthb
4.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
7.31lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
6.35in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.82in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.27in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.78in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
6.35in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.82in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.27in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.78in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
9.92in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.45in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
35.8
Wall slendernessh/t
35.8

Equivalents in other standards