Rectangular and square HSS

HSS9X3X3/16 HSS228.6X76.2X4.8

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 = 9tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
9in
Widthb
3in
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
37.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.35in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.07in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
6.64in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.42in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.92in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.29in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
18.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.66in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards