Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X5X1/8 HSS177.8X127X3.2

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 = 5d = 7tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.86lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.7in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
19.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.52in³
Plastic section modulusZx
6.53in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.68in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
11.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.63in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.07in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
22.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
7.79in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
40.1
Wall slendernessh/t
57.3

Equivalents in other standards