Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4-1/2X4-1/2X3/16 HSS114.3X114.3X4.8

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 = 4.5d = 4.5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4.5in
Widthb
4.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
10.7lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.93in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
9.02in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.01in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.71in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.75in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
9.02in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.01in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.71in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.75in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
14.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.49in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
22.9

Equivalents in other standards