Rectangular and square HSS

HSS10X8X3/16 HSS254X203.2X4.8

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 = 8d = 10tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
10in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
22.18lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.06in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
91.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
18.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
21.4in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.88in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
65.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
16.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
18.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.28in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
118in⁴
Torsional modulusC
26.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
43
Wall slendernessh/t
54.5

Equivalents in other standards