Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X10X1/2 HSS406.4X254X12.7

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 = 10d = 16tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
82.88lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
22.8in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
792in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
99in³
Plastic section modulusZx
121in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.9in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
383in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
76.6in³
Plastic section modulusZy
87.3in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.1in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
829in⁴
Torsional modulusC
137in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards