Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X6X5/16 HSS355.6X152.4X7.9

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 = 6d = 14tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
40.35lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
11.1in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
271in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
38.7in³
Plastic section modulusZx
48.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.94in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
72.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
24.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
26.9in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.55in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
186in⁴
Torsional modulusC
45.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.6
Wall slendernessh/t
45.1

Equivalents in other standards