Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X4X5/16 HSS355.6X101.6X7.9

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 = 4d = 14tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
36.1lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
9.92in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
216in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
30.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
40.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.67in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
29.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
14.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
16.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.72in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
87.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
29.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
10.7
Wall slendernessh/t
45.1

Equivalents in other standards