Rectangular and square HSS

HSS22X16X5/8 HSS558.8X406.4X15.9

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 = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
22in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
152.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
41.9in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,910in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
264in³
Plastic section modulusZx
316in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.32in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,780in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
223in³
Plastic section modulusZy
254in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.52in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,500in⁴
Torsional modulusC
383in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
24.5
Wall slendernessh/t
34.9

Equivalents in other standards