Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X2X3/8 HSS152.4X50.8X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
17.27lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.78in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
17.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.71in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.93in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.89in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.77in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.77in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.46in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.76in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
8.42in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.35in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
2.73
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards