Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X4X5/8 HSS355.6X101.6X15.9

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 = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
67.82lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
18.7in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
373in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
53.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
73.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.47in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
47.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
23.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
28.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.59in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
148in⁴
Torsional modulusC
52.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.88
Wall slendernessh/t
21.1

Equivalents in other standards