Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3-1/2X5/16 HSS254X88.9X7.9

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 = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3.5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
26.53lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
83.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
16.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
21.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.38in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
15.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.92in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.46in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
44.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
18in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.03
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards