Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X3X3/16 HSS203.2X76.2X4.8

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 = 3d = 8tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.25lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.63in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
27.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.94in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.87in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.77in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
5.94in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.96in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.43in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.28in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
16.2in⁴
Torsional modulusC
7.68in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
43

Equivalents in other standards