Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X10X3/8 HSS406.4X254X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
63.21lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
17.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
616in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
77in³
Plastic section modulusZx
93in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.96in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
299in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
59.9in³
Plastic section modulusZy
67.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.15in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
639in⁴
Torsional modulusC
105in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
25.7
Wall slendernessh/t
42.8

Equivalents in other standards