Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X4X3/16 HSS152.4X101.6X4.8

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 = 4d = 6tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
11.97lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.28in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
16.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.46in³
Plastic section modulusZx
6.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.23in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
8.76in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.38in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.63in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
18.2in⁴
Torsional modulusC
7.74in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
20
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards