Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X14X1/2 HSS609.6X355.6X12.7

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 = 14d = 24tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
14in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
123.7lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
33.9in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,680in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
223in³
Plastic section modulusZx
270in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.88in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,170in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
167in³
Plastic section modulusZy
187in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.87in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,580in⁴
Torsional modulusC
296in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
27.1
Wall slendernessh/t
48.6

Equivalents in other standards