Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X2X5/16 HSS152.4X50.8X7.9

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 = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
2in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.83lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.1in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
15.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.11in³
Plastic section modulusZx
6.95in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.93in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
2.52in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.52in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.07in³
Radius of gyrationry
0.785in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
7.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.58in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.87
Wall slendernessh/t
17.6

Equivalents in other standards