Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X14X1/2 HSS355.6X355.6X12.7

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
89.68lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
24.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
743in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
106in³
Plastic section modulusZx
124in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.49in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
743in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
106in³
Plastic section modulusZy
124in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.49in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,170in⁴
Torsional modulusC
170in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
27.1
Wall slendernessh/t
27.1

Equivalents in other standards