Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X12X5/8 HSS355.6X304.8X15.9

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 = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
101.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
28in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
792in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
113in³
Plastic section modulusZx
135in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.32in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
624in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
104in³
Plastic section modulusZy
122in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.72in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,120in⁴
Torsional modulusC
177in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.7
Wall slendernessh/t
21.1

Equivalents in other standards