Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X4X3/16 HSS203.2X101.6X4.8

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 = 4d = 8tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.53lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.98in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
33.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.27in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.88in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
11.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.65in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.33in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.69in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
27.2in⁴
Torsional modulusC
10.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
43

Equivalents in other standards