Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X3X1/8 HSS152.4X76.2X3.2

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 = 3d = 6tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
7.31lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
9.43in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.14in³
Plastic section modulusZx
3.87in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.17in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
3.23in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
2.15in³
Plastic section modulusZy
2.4in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.27in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
7.73in⁴
Torsional modulusC
3.93in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.9
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards