Rectangular and square HSS

HSS22X16X1/2 HSS558.8X406.4X12.7

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 = 16d = 22tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
22in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
123.7lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
33.9in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,380in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
217in³
Plastic section modulusZx
257in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.38in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,470in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
183in³
Plastic section modulusZy
207in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.57in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,850in⁴
Torsional modulusC
311in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.4
Wall slendernessh/t
44.3

Equivalents in other standards