Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X10X5/8 HSS406.4X254X15.9

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 = 10d = 16tdes = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
101.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
28in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
953in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
119in³
Plastic section modulusZx
147in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.84in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
459in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
91.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
106in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.05in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,010in⁴
Torsional modulusC
168in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
24.5

Equivalents in other standards