Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X2X3/8 HSS127X50.8X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.72lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.09in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
10.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.14in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.71in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.59in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.28in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.28in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.88in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.748in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.61in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
2.73
Wall slendernessh/t
11.3

Equivalents in other standards