Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X6X5/8 HSS254X152.4X15.9

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 = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
59.32lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
16.4in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
201in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
40.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
51.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.5in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
89.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
29.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
35.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.34in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
209in⁴
Torsional modulusC
58.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.33
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards