Rectangular and square HSS

HSS9X5X3/16 HSS228.6X127X4.8

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 = 5d = 9tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
9in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
17.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.67in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
51.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
13.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.31in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
20.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.28in³
Plastic section modulusZy
9.25in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.1in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
46.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
14.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
25.7
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards