Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X14X5/8 HSS609.6X355.6X15.9

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 = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
14in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
152.9lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
41.9in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
3,260in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
272in³
Plastic section modulusZx
332in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.82in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,420in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
203in³
Plastic section modulusZy
229in³
Radius of gyrationry
5.82in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,170in⁴
Torsional modulusC
364in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
21.1
Wall slendernessh/t
38.3

Equivalents in other standards