Rectangular and square HSS

HSS12X6X3/16 HSS304.8X152.4X4.8

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 = 6d = 12tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
12in
Widthb
6in
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
116in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
19.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
23.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.38in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
40in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
13.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
14.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.57in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
94.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
24in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
66

Equivalents in other standards