Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X5X1/8 HSS127X127X3.2

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.16lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.23in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
8.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.52in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.07in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.99in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
8.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.52in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.07in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.99in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
13.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.53in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
40.1
Wall slendernessh/t
40.1

Equivalents in other standards