Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X3X1/2 HSS127X76.2X12.7

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 = 3d = 5tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
21.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.02in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
16.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.57in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.83in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.65in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
7.18in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.78in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.1in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.09in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
17.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
10.3in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.45
Wall slendernessh/t
7.75

Equivalents in other standards