Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X8X1/8 HSS203.2X203.2X3.2

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.26lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.62in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
37.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
9.34in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.21in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
37.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
9.34in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.21in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
57.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
14.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
66
Wall slendernessh/t
66

Equivalents in other standards