Rectangular and square HSS

HSS14X8X5/16 HSS355.6X203.2X7.9

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 = 8d = 14tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
14in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
44.6lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
12.2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
325in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
46.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
56.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.15in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
138in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
34.4in³
Plastic section modulusZy
38.6in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.35in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
308in⁴
Torsional modulusC
61.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
24.5
Wall slendernessh/t
45.1

Equivalents in other standards