Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X3X3/16 HSS101.6X76.2X4.8

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 = 3d = 4tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
4in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.15lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.24in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4.93in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.47in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.49in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
3.16in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.46in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.19in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.26in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.74in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
20

Equivalents in other standards