Rectangular and square HSS

HSS4X4X3/16 HSS101.6X101.6X4.8

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.42lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.58in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
6.21in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.1in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.67in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.55in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
6.21in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.67in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.55in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
10in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.07in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
20

Equivalents in other standards