Rectangular and square HSS

HSS5X5X5/16 HSS127X127X7.9

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 = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
5in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
19.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.26in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
19in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
7.62in³
Plastic section modulusZx
9.16in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.9in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
19in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
7.62in³
Plastic section modulusZy
9.16in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.9in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
31.2in⁴
Torsional modulusC
12.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards