Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X3X3/16 HSS177.8X76.2X4.8

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 = 3d = 7tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
3in
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
19.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.65in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.14in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.45in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
5.24in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.5in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.94in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.26in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
13.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.69in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
37.2

Equivalents in other standards