Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X4X3/16 HSS127X101.6X4.8

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 = 4d = 5tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
10.7lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.93in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
10.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.22in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.05in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.9in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
7.48in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.74in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.34in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.6in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
14in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.41in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards