Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X2X1/4 HSS152.4X50.8X6.4

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 = 2d = 6tdes = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
12.21lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.37in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
13.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.37in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.84in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.97in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.21in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.21in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.61in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.81in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
6.55in⁴
Torsional modulusC
4.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.58
Wall slendernessh/t
22.8

Equivalents in other standards