Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X4X1/2 HSS152.4X101.6X12.7

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 = 4d = 6tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
28.43lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.88in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
34in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
14.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.08in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
17.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.89in³
Plastic section modulusZy
11in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.5in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
40.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
17.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
5.6
Wall slendernessh/t
9.9

Equivalents in other standards