Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X2X1/8 HSS203.2X50.8X3.2

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 = 2d = 8tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.16lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.23in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
15.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.93in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.19in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.65in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.72in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.72in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.9in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.879in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
5.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.44in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
66

Equivalents in other standards