Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X5X1/2 HSS177.8X127X12.7

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 = 5d = 7tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
35.24lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
9.74in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
60.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
17.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
21.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.5in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
35.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
14.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
17.3in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.91in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
75.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
27.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.75
Wall slendernessh/t
12.1

Equivalents in other standards