Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X1-1/2X3/16 HSS101.6X38.1X4.8

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 = 1.5d = 4tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4in
Widthb
1.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.23lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.71in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
3.02in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.51in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.01in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.33in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.621in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
0.827in³
Plastic section modulusZy
0.982in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.602in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1.78in⁴
Torsional modulusC
1.75in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.62
Wall slendernessh/t
20

Equivalents in other standards