Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X6X5/8 HSS355.6X152.4X15.9

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

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
76.33lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
21in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
478in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
68.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
88.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
4.77in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
124in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
41.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
48.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.43in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
334in⁴
Torsional modulusC
83.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.33
Wall slendernessh/t
21.1

Equivalents in other standards