Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X10X1/2 HSS355.6X254X12.7

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 = 14tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
76.07lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
20.9in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
573in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
81.8in³
Plastic section modulusZx
98.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.23in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
341in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
68.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
78.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.04in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
685in⁴
Torsional modulusC
120in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
27.1

Equivalents in other standards