Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X2X3/16 HSS127X50.8X4.8

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 = 2d = 5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.15lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.24in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
6.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.37in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.7in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.51in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.51in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.75in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.823in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4.15in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.05in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards