Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3-1/2X3/8 HSS254X88.9X9.5

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 = 3.5d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
31.31lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.62in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
96.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
19.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
25.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.34in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
17.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
10.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
11.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.44in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
51.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
21.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.03
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards