Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X16X5/8 HSS609.6X406.4X15.9

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

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
16in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
161.4lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
44.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
3,580in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
298in³
Plastic section modulusZx
359in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.99in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1,920in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
240in³
Plastic section modulusZy
272in³
Radius of gyrationry
6.59in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,960in⁴
Torsional modulusC
419in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
24.5
Wall slendernessh/t
38.3

Equivalents in other standards