Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X2-1/2X3/16 HSS101.6X63.5X4.8

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 = 2.5d = 4tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4in
Widthb
2.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
7.51lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.06in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.15in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.67in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.44in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.06in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.65in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.93in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.999in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4.59in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.08in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.4
Wall slendernessh/t
20

Equivalents in other standards