Rectangular and square HSS

HSS9X5X1/2 HSS228.6X127X12.7

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 = 5d = 9tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
9in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
42.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
11.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
115in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
25.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
32.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.14in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
45.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
18.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
21.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.97in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
109in⁴
Torsional modulusC
35.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.75
Wall slendernessh/t
16.4

Equivalents in other standards