Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X6X3/8 HSS254X152.4X9.5

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 = 6d = 10tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
37.69lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
10.4in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
137in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
27.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
33.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.63in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
61.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
20.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
23.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.44in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
139in⁴
Torsional modulusC
37.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
25.7

Equivalents in other standards