Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X1-1/2X1/4 HSS101.6X38.1X6.4

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 = 1.5d = 4tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
7.96lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.21in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
3.66in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.83in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.29in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.733in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.977in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.21in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.576in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2.14in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.18in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.44
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards