Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X6X1/4 HSS254X152.4X6.4

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 = 6d = 10tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
25.82lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.1in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
96.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
19.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
23.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.69in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
44.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
14.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
16.6in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.49in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
96.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
26.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.8
Wall slendernessh/t
39.9

Equivalents in other standards