Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X16X3/8 HSS609.6X406.4X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
98.94lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
27.1in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
2,250in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
188in³
Plastic section modulusZx
223in³
Radius of gyrationrx
9.12in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,210in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
152in³
Plastic section modulusZy
169in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.69in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,460in⁴
Torsional modulusC
258in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
42.8
Wall slendernessh/t
65.8

Equivalents in other standards