Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X5X1/4 HSS254X127X6.4

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 = 5d = 10tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
24.12lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.63in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
85.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
17.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
21.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.6in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
29.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
11.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
13.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.1in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
70.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
21.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards