Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X3X1/8 HSS127X76.2X3.2

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 = 3d = 5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.46lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.77in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
6.03in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.41in³
Plastic section modulusZx
2.93in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.85in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.75in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.83in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.07in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.25in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.02in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.26in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
40.1

Equivalents in other standards