Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X8X1/4 HSS355.6X203.2X6.4

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 = 8d = 14tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
36.03lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
9.9in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
266in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
38in³
Plastic section modulusZx
46in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.19in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
113in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
28.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
31.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.38in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
250in⁴
Torsional modulusC
49.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.3
Wall slendernessh/t
57.1

Equivalents in other standards