Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X4X1/2 HSS127X101.6X12.7

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 = 4d = 5tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
25.03lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.95in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
21.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.49in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.75in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
14.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
7.43in³
Plastic section modulusZy
9.35in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.46in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
30.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
14.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.6
Wall slendernessh/t
7.75

Equivalents in other standards