Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X8X1/2 HSS355.6X203.2X12.7

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 = 8d = 14tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
69.27lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
487in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
69.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
86.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.06in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
204in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
51in³
Plastic section modulusZy
58.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.27in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
469in⁴
Torsional modulusC
94.5in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
27.1

Equivalents in other standards