Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X2X1/4 HSS254X50.8X6.4

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 = 2d = 10tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
19.02lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.24in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
52.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
10.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
14.4in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.17in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
3.67in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.67in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.26in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.838in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
12.2in⁴
Torsional modulusC
7.99in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.58
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards