Rectangular and square HSS

HSS30X10X1/2 HSS762X254X12.7

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 = 10d = 30tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
30in
Widthb
10in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
130.5lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
35.8in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
3,810in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
254in³
Plastic section modulusZx
326in³
Radius of gyrationrx
10.3in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
679in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
136in³
Plastic section modulusZy
149in³
Radius of gyrationry
4.36in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
1,910in⁴
Torsional modulusC
262in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
18.5
Wall slendernessh/t
61.5

Equivalents in other standards