Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X4X3/16 HSS177.8X101.6X4.8

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 = 4d = 7tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.25lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.63in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
23.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.81in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.33in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.56in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
10in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.02in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.67in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.66in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
22.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
9.07in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
37.2

Equivalents in other standards