Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X2X1/8 HSS127X50.8X3.2

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 = 2d = 5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
5.61lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.54in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4.65in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1.86in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.37in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.74in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.24in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.848in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2.95in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.13in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
40.1

Equivalents in other standards