Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X5X1/2 HSS127X127X12.7

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
28.43lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.88in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
26in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
10.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
13.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.82in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
26in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
10.4in³
Plastic section modulusZy
13.1in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.82in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
44.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
18.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.75
Wall slendernessh/t
7.75

Equivalents in other standards