Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X4X1/8 HSS127X101.6X3.2

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 = 4d = 5tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
7.31lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
7.42in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.97in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.93in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
5.27in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.64in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.01in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.62in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
9.66in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.39in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
40.1

Equivalents in other standards