Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X4X1/4 HSS355.6X101.6X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
29.23lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.03in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
178in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
25.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
33.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.71in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
24.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
12.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
13.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.74in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
72.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
24.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
57.1

Equivalents in other standards