Rectangular and square HSS

HSS22X10X1/2 HSS558.8X254X12.7

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 = 10d = 22tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
22in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
103.3lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
28.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,740in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
158in³
Plastic section modulusZx
197in³
Radius of gyrationrx
7.83in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
510in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
102in³
Plastic section modulusZy
114in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.24in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,280in⁴
Torsional modulusC
191in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
44.3

Equivalents in other standards