Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X10X3/8 HSS254X254X9.5

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 = 10d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
47.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
13.2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
202in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
40.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
47.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.92in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
202in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
40.4in³
Plastic section modulusZy
47.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.92in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
320in⁴
Torsional modulusC
64.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
25.7
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards