Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X12X1/4 HSS355.6X304.8X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
42.84lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
11.8in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
354in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
50.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
58.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.49in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
280in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
46.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
53in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.88in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
484in⁴
Torsional modulusC
75.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
48.5
Wall slendernessh/t
57.1

Equivalents in other standards