Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X10X1/2 HSS254X254X12.7

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 = 10d = 10tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
62.46lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
17.2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
256in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
51.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
60.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.86in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
256in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
51.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
60.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.86in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
412in⁴
Torsional modulusC
84.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
18.5

Equivalents in other standards