Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X3X1/2 HSS152.4X76.2X12.7

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 = 3d = 6tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
25.03lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.95in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
26.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.95in³
Plastic section modulusZx
12.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
1.97in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
8.69in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.79in³
Plastic section modulusZy
7.28in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.12in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
23.1in⁴
Torsional modulusC
12.7in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
3.45
Wall slendernessh/t
9.9

Equivalents in other standards