Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X16X3/4 HSS609.6X406.4X19.0

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 = 0.698tdes = 0.698
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.75in
Design thicknesstdes
0.698in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
191.6lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
52.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
4,200in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
350in³
Plastic section modulusZx
424in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.93in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2,250in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
281in³
Plastic section modulusZy
321in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.53in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
4,680in⁴
Torsional modulusC
496in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
19.9
Wall slendernessh/t
31.4

Equivalents in other standards