Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X16X1 HSS406.4X406.4X25.4

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 = 0.93tdes = 0.93
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
195.4lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
53.8in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,990in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
249in³
Plastic section modulusZx
300in³
Radius of gyrationrx
6.09in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,990in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
249in³
Plastic section modulusZy
300in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.09in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,270in⁴
Torsional modulusC
419in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards