Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X2X3/16 HSS177.8X50.8X4.8

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 = 2d = 7tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
10.7lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.93in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
15.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.49in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.95in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.31in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.39in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.845in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.35in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.32in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
37.2

Equivalents in other standards