Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X6X3/16 HSS355.6X152.4X4.8

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 = 6d = 14tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
24.73lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.76in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
170in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
24.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
30.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.01in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
45.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
15.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
16.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.61in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
116in⁴
Torsional modulusC
28in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
77.5

Equivalents in other standards