Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3-1/2X1/4 HSS254X88.9X6.4

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 = 3.5d = 10tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
21.57lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.93in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
69.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
13.8in³
Plastic section modulusZx
17.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.41in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
13.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
7.51in³
Plastic section modulusZy
8.45in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.49in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
37in⁴
Torsional modulusC
14.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
12
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards