Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X4X1/2 HSS355.6X101.6X12.7

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 = 4d = 14tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
55.66lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
15.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
317in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
45.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
61in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.55in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
41.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
20.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
24.1in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.64in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
127in⁴
Torsional modulusC
44.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.6
Wall slendernessh/t
27.1

Equivalents in other standards