Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X6X5/16 HSS254X152.4X7.9

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 = 6d = 10tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
31.84lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.76in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
118in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
23.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
28.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.66in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
53.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
17.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
20.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.47in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
118in⁴
Torsional modulusC
32.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.6
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards