Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X3X3/16 HSS152.4X76.2X4.8

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 = 3d = 6tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
10.7lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.93in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
13.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.47in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.59in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.14in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
4.55in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.03in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.45in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.25in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
11.1in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.71in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards