Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X3X5/16 HSS152.4X76.2X7.9

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 = 3d = 6tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
3in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
16.96lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.68in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
20.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.69in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.61in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.07in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
6.67in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.45in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.27in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.19in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
16.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.91in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.31
Wall slendernessh/t
17.6

Equivalents in other standards