Rectangular and square HSS

HSS12X10X3/16 HSS304.8X254X4.8

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 = 10d = 12tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
12in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.29lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.46in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
165in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
27.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
31.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.7in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
125in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
25in³
Plastic section modulusZy
28.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.09in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
219in⁴
Torsional modulusC
40.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
54.5
Wall slendernessh/t
66

Equivalents in other standards