Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X5X3/16 HSS127X127X4.8

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
11.97lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.28in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
12.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.03in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.89in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.96in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
12.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.03in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.89in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.96in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
19.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.08in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
25.7
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards