Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3-1/2X3/16 HSS254X88.9X4.8

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 = 3.5d = 10tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
16.44lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.5in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
53.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
10.7in³
Plastic section modulusZx
13.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.45in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
10.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.89in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.52in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.51in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
28.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
11.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.1
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards