Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X14X5/16 HSS609.6X355.6X7.9

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 = 14d = 24tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
14in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
78.63lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
21.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,740in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
145in³
Plastic section modulusZx
174in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.98in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
763in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
109in³
Plastic section modulusZy
120in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.95in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,660in⁴
Torsional modulusC
189in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
45.1
Wall slendernessh/t
79.5

Equivalents in other standards