Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X16X1/4 HSS406.4X406.4X6.4

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 = 16d = 16tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
53.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
14.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
600in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
75in³
Plastic section modulusZx
85.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
6.42in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
600in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
75in³
Plastic section modulusZy
85.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.42in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
921in⁴
Torsional modulusC
116in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
65.7
Wall slendernessh/t
65.7

Equivalents in other standards