Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X5X3/8 HSS254X127X9.5

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 = 5d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
35.13lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
9.67in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
120in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
24.1in³
Plastic section modulusZx
30.4in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.53in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
40.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
16.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
18.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.05in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
100in⁴
Torsional modulusC
31.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.3
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards