Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X16X5/16 HSS609.6X406.4X7.9

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 = 16d = 24tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
82.88lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
22.7in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,900in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
158in³
Plastic section modulusZx
188in³
Radius of gyrationrx
9.15in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,030in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
128in³
Plastic section modulusZy
143in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.72in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
2,070in⁴
Torsional modulusC
217in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
52
Wall slendernessh/t
79.5

Equivalents in other standards