Rectangular and square HSS

HSS9X7X3/16 HSS228.6X177.8X4.8

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 = 7d = 9tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
9in
Widthb
7in
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
64.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
14.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
16.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.47in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
44.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
12.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
14.3in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.87in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
81.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
20.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
37.2
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards