Rectangular and square HSS

HSS22X16X1/4 HSS558.8X406.4X6.4

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 = 16d = 22tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
22in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
63.25lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
17.4in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,250in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
114in³
Plastic section modulusZx
134in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.5in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
774in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
96.7in³
Plastic section modulusZy
108in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.68in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,470in⁴
Torsional modulusC
160in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
65.7
Wall slendernessh/t
91.4

Equivalents in other standards