Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X4X5/8 HSS254X101.6X15.9

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 = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
50.81lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
14in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
149in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
29.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
40.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.26in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
33.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
16.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
20.6in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.54in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
95.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
36.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.88
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards