Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X12X5/8 HSS609.6X304.8X15.9

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 = 12d = 24tdes = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
12in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
144.4lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
39.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,940in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
245in³
Plastic section modulusZx
304in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.62in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,000in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
167in³
Plastic section modulusZy
188in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.03in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,430in⁴
Torsional modulusC
310in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.7
Wall slendernessh/t
38.4

Equivalents in other standards