Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X2X1/8 HSS177.8X50.8X3.2

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 = 2d = 7tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
7.31lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
11.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.16in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.13in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.35in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.52in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.52in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.68in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.871in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4.51in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
57.3

Equivalents in other standards