Rectangular and square HSS

HSS9X5X3/8 HSS228.6X127X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
9in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
32.58lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.97in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
92.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
20.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
25.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.21in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
36.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
14.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
17.1in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.03in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
86.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
27.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.3
Wall slendernessh/t
22.8

Equivalents in other standards