Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X6X1/2 HSS355.6X152.4X12.7

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 = 6d = 14tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
62.46lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
17.2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
402in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
57.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
73.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.84in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
105in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
35.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
40.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.48in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
279in⁴
Torsional modulusC
69.3in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
27.1

Equivalents in other standards