Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X3X3/16 HSS127X76.2X4.8

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 = 3d = 5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.42lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.58in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
8.53in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.41in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.21in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.82in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
3.85in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.57in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.96in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.22in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
8.64in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.73in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards