Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X4X1/8 HSS254X101.6X3.2

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 = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
11.56lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.16in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
39.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
7.97in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.55in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
9.65in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.83in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.26in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.75in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
25.1in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
83.2

Equivalents in other standards