Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X8X3/16 HSS355.6X203.2X4.8

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 = 8d = 14tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.29lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.46in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
203in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
29in³
Plastic section modulusZx
34.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.22in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
86.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
21.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
23.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.4in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
190in⁴
Torsional modulusC
37.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
43
Wall slendernessh/t
77.5

Equivalents in other standards