Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X2X3/16 HSS203.2X50.8X4.8

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 = 2d = 8tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
11.97lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.28in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
22.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.61in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.51in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.61in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.39in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.39in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.853in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
7.48in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.95in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
43

Equivalents in other standards