Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X5X1/4 HSS127X127X6.4

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 = 5d = 5tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
15.62lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
16in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.41in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.61in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.93in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
16in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
6.41in³
Plastic section modulusZy
7.61in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.93in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
25.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
10.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
18.5

Equivalents in other standards