Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X4X1/4 HSS127X101.6X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.91lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.84in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
13.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.35in³
Plastic section modulusZx
6.49in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.87in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
9.46in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.73in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.57in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.57in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
18in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.32in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
18.5

Equivalents in other standards