Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X12X5/16 HSS355.6X304.8X7.9

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 = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
53.11lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
14.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
435in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
62.1in³
Plastic section modulusZx
72.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.46in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
344in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
57.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
65.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.86in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
598in⁴
Torsional modulusC
93.3in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
38.2
Wall slendernessh/t
45.1

Equivalents in other standards