Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X8X3/16 HSS203.2X203.2X4.8

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
19.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.37in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
54.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
13.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
15.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.18in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
54.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
13.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
15.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.18in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
84.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
21.3in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
43
Wall slendernessh/t
43

Equivalents in other standards