Rectangular and square HSS

HSS7X7X3/16 HSS177.8X177.8X4.8

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
17.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.67in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
36in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
10.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
11.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.77in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
36in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
10.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
11.9in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.77in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
56.1in⁴
Torsional modulusC
16.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
37.2
Wall slendernessh/t
37.2

Equivalents in other standards