Rectangular and square HSS

HSS22X14X1/2 HSS558.8X355.6X12.7

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 = 14d = 22tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
22in
Widthb
14in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
116.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
32.1in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,170in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
197in³
Plastic section modulusZx
237in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.22in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,080in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
155in³
Plastic section modulusZy
174in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.81in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,290in⁴
Torsional modulusC
271in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
27.1
Wall slendernessh/t
44.3

Equivalents in other standards