Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X2X3/16 HSS254X50.8X4.8

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 = 2d = 10tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.53lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.98in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
41in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.19in³
Plastic section modulusZx
11.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.21in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.97in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.97in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.34in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.864in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
9.74in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.22in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards