Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X12X1 HSS609.6X304.8X25.4

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 = 12d = 24tdes = 0.93tdes = 0.93
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
1in
Design thicknesstdes
0.93in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
222.6lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
61.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4,340in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
362in³
Plastic section modulusZx
459in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.42in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,460in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
243in³
Plastic section modulusZy
282in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.88in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,630in⁴
Torsional modulusC
472in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
22.8

Equivalents in other standards