Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X4X1/8 HSS101.6X101.6X3.2

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.46lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.77in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.56in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.58in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
4.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.56in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.58in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.91in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.49in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards