Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X5X3/8 HSS177.8X127X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
7in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.48lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.58in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
49.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
14.1in³
Plastic section modulusZx
17.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.56in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
29.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
11.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
13.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.97in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
60.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
21.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.3
Wall slendernessh/t
17.1

Equivalents in other standards