Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X6X1/4 HSS355.6X152.4X6.4

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 = 6d = 14tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
32.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.96in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
222in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
31.7in³
Plastic section modulusZx
39.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.98in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
59.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
19.9in³
Plastic section modulusZy
22in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.58in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
152in⁴
Torsional modulusC
36.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.8
Wall slendernessh/t
57.1

Equivalents in other standards