Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3X3/16 HSS254X76.2X4.8

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 = 3d = 10tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
15.8lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.32in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
49.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
9.87in³
Plastic section modulusZx
12.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.38in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
7.33in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.89in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.41in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.3in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
21.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
9.64in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards