Rectangular and square HSS

HSS16X6X3/16 HSS406.4X152.4X4.8

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 = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
16in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.29lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.46in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
237in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
29.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
37.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
5.64in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
51.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
17.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
18.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.64in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
138in⁴
Torsional modulusC
32.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
89

Equivalents in other standards