Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X12X3/8 HSS355.6X304.8X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
63.21lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
17.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
512in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
73.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
85.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.43in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
405in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
67.4in³
Plastic section modulusZy
77.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.83in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
708in⁴
Torsional modulusC
111in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.4
Wall slendernessh/t
37.1

Equivalents in other standards