Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X2-1/2X1/8 HSS127X63.5X3.2

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 = 2.5d = 5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
2.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.03lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.65in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
5.34in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.14in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.65in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.8in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.82in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.46in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.64in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.05in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.6
Wall slendernessh/t
40.1

Equivalents in other standards