Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X3X5/16 HSS254X76.2X7.9

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 = 3d = 10tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
25.46lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.01in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
76.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
15.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
20.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.3in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
11in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
7.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
8.42in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.25in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
33in⁴
Torsional modulusC
15.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.31
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards