Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3X1/4 HSS254X76.2X6.4

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 = 3d = 10tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
20.72lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.7in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
63.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
12.7in³
Plastic section modulusZx
16.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.34in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
9.28in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
6.19in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.99in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.28in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
27.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
12.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.88
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards