Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X6X1/2 HSS406.4X152.4X12.7

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 = 6d = 16tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
69.27lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
19in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
567in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
70.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
91.7in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.46in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
120in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
39.9in³
Plastic section modulusZy
45.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.51in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
333in⁴
Torsional modulusC
79.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards