Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X2X1/2 HSS203.2X50.8X12.7

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 = 2d = 8tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
28.43lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.88in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
45.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
16.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.4in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
4.19in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.19in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.47in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.73in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
13.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
10.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
1.3
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards