Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X4X5/16 HSS254X101.6X7.9

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 = 4d = 10tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.59lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.59in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
90.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
18in³
Plastic section modulusZx
23.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.44in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
21.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
10.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
12.1in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.67in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
57.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
20.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
10.7
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards