Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X5X5/16 HSS254X127X7.9

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 = 5d = 10tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
29.72lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.17in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
104in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
20.8in³
Plastic section modulusZx
26in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.56in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
35.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
14.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
16in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.07in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
86in⁴
Torsional modulusC
26.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards