Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X4X3/8 HSS254X101.6X9.5

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 = 4d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
32.58lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.97in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
104in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
20.8in³
Plastic section modulusZx
27in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.41in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
24.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
12.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
14in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.64in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
66.5in⁴
Torsional modulusC
24.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.46
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards