Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X2-1/2X3/16 HSS127X63.5X4.8

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 = 2.5d = 5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
2.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.78lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.41in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
7.51in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.01in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.79in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.77in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.53in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.03in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.33in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.02in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.26in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.89in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.4
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards