Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X2X3/16 HSS152.4X50.8X4.8

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 = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.42lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.58in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
10.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.49in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.58in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.01in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.07in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.836in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
5.24in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.68in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.49
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards