Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X14X1/4 HSS609.6X355.6X6.4

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 = 14d = 24tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
14in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
63.25lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
17.4in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,410in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
117in³
Plastic section modulusZx
140in³
Radius of gyrationrx
9.01in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
619in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
88.5in³
Plastic section modulusZy
97.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.98in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,340in⁴
Torsional modulusC
152in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
57.1
Wall slendernessh/t
100

Equivalents in other standards