Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X4X1/4 HSS254X101.6X6.4

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 = 4d = 10tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
22.42lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.17in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
74.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
14.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
19in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.48in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
17.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.87in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.7in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
47.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
17.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards