Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X3X1/8 HSS101.6X76.2X3.2

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 = 3d = 4tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
5.61lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.54in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
3.52in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.76in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.11in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.52in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.27in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.51in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.73in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.21in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4.38in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.59in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards