Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X2X1/8 HSS152.4X50.8X3.2

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 = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
6.46lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
1.77in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
7.42in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
2.47in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.19in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.05in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.31in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.31in³
Plastic section modulusZy
1.46in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.861in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3.72in⁴
Torsional modulusC
2.57in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards