Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X3X1/8 HSS203.2X76.2X3.2

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 = 3d = 8tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.01lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.46in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
19.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.83in³
Plastic section modulusZx
6.11in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.8in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
4.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.07in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.31in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
11.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.27in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
66

Equivalents in other standards