Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X12X1/2 HSS355.6X304.8X12.7

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 = 12d = 14tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
82.88lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
22.8in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
658in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
94in³
Plastic section modulusZx
111in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.38in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
519in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
86.5in³
Plastic section modulusZy
100in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.78in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
921in⁴
Torsional modulusC
145in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.8
Wall slendernessh/t
27.1

Equivalents in other standards