Rectangular and square HSS

HSS24X8X1/4 HSS609.6X203.2X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
24in
Widthb
8in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
53.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
14.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
1,010in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
84.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
107in³
Radius of gyrationrx
8.34in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
183in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
45.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
49.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
3.55in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
508in⁴
Torsional modulusC
86in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.3
Wall slendernessh/t
100

Equivalents in other standards