Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3X3/8 HSS254X76.2X9.5

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 = 3d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
30.03lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.27in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
88in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
17.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
23.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.26in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
12.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.28in³
Plastic section modulusZy
9.73in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.22in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
37.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
17.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.6
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards