Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X8X1/2 HSS609.6X203.2X12.7

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 = 8d = 24tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
103.3lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
28.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,900in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
159in³
Plastic section modulusZx
205in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.19in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
336in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
84in³
Plastic section modulusZy
93.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.44in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
955in⁴
Torsional modulusC
165in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
48.6

Equivalents in other standards