Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X4X3/8 HSS152.4X101.6X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
22.37lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.18in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
28.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
9.43in³
Plastic section modulusZx
11.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.14in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
14.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
7.47in³
Plastic section modulusZy
8.94in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.55in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
32.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
14.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
8.46
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards