Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X10X1/4 HSS254X254X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
32.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.96in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
141in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
28.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
32.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.97in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
141in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
28.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
32.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.97in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
220in⁴
Torsional modulusC
44.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
39.9
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards