Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X10X3/16 HSS254X254X4.8

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 = 10d = 10tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
24.73lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.76in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
108in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
21.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
24.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
108in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
21.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
24.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
4in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
167in⁴
Torsional modulusC
33.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
54.5
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards