Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X12X1/2 HSS609.6X304.8X12.7

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 = 12d = 24tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
12in
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
2,420in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
202in³
Plastic section modulusZx
248in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.68in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
829in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
138in³
Plastic section modulusZy
154in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.08in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,980in⁴
Torsional modulusC
252in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.8
Wall slendernessh/t
48.6

Equivalents in other standards