Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X2X3/8 HSS254X50.8X9.5

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 = 2d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.48lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.58in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
71.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
14.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
20.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.08in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
4.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.76in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.787in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
15.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
11in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
2.73
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards