Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X1-1/2X1/8 HSS101.6X38.1X3.2

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 = 1.5d = 4tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
4.33lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2.21in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.11in³
Plastic section modulusZx
1.43in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.36in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.467in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.622in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.71in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.627in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.24in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.93
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards