Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X4X1/8 HSS152.4X101.6X3.2

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 = 4d = 6tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
8.16lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.23in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
11.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
3.81in³
Plastic section modulusZx
4.56in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.26in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
6.15in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
3.08in³
Plastic section modulusZy
3.46in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.66in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
12.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
5.3in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards