Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X5X3/16 HSS177.8X127X4.8

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 = 5d = 7tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.53lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.98in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
27.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
7.96in³
Plastic section modulusZx
9.52in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.65in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
16.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
6.65in³
Plastic section modulusZy
7.57in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.05in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
32.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
11.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
25.7
Wall slendernessh/t
37.2

Equivalents in other standards