Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X4X3/16 HSS355.6X101.6X4.8

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 = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
22.18lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.06in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
137in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
19.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
25.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.74in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
19in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
9.48in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10.3in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.77in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
55.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
18.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
77.5

Equivalents in other standards