Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X2X1/4 HSS177.8X50.8X6.4

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 = 2d = 7tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.91lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.84in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
19.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.67in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.64in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.27in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.58in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.58in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.02in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.819in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
7.95in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.52in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.58
Wall slendernessh/t
27

Equivalents in other standards