Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X4X1/4 HSS152.4X101.6X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
15.62lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.3in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
20.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.96in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.53in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.2in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
11.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.56in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.45in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.61in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
23.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
10.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
22.8

Equivalents in other standards