Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X12X1 HSS406.4X304.8X25.4

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 = 12d = 16tdes = 0.93tdes = 0.93
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
1in
Design thicknesstdes
0.93in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
168.2lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
46.4in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,570in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
196in³
Plastic section modulusZx
244in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.82in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,000in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
167in³
Plastic section modulusZy
200in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.64in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,030in⁴
Torsional modulusC
307in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards