Rectangular and square HSS

HSS22X10X1/4 HSS558.8X254X6.4

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 = 10d = 22tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
22in
Widthb
10in
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
923in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
83.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
103in³
Radius of gyrationrx
7.96in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
275in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
55in³
Plastic section modulusZy
60in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.34in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
674in⁴
Torsional modulusC
99in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
39.9
Wall slendernessh/t
91.4

Equivalents in other standards