Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X16X1/2 HSS609.6X406.4X12.7

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 = 16d = 24tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
130.5lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
35.8in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,930in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
244in³
Plastic section modulusZx
292in³
Radius of gyrationrx
9.05in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,580in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
197in³
Plastic section modulusZy
222in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.64in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,220in⁴
Torsional modulusC
340in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.4
Wall slendernessh/t
48.6

Equivalents in other standards