Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X4X3/16 HSS254X101.6X4.8

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 = 4d = 10tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
17.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.67in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
57.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
14.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.52in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
13.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
6.93in³
Plastic section modulusZy
7.66in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.72in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
36.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
13.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards