Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X6X3/16 HSS254X152.4X4.8

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 = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
19.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.37in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
74.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
14.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
18in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.73in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
34.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
11.4in³
Plastic section modulusZy
12.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.52in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
73.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
19.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards