Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X6X1/2 HSS254X152.4X12.7

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 = 6d = 10tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
48.85lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
13.5in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
171in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
34.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
43in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.57in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
76.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
25.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
30.1in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.39in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
176in⁴
Torsional modulusC
48.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
18.5

Equivalents in other standards