Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X4X5/16 HSS152.4X101.6X7.9

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 = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
4in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
19.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.26in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
24.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
8.27in³
Plastic section modulusZx
10.3in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.17in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
13.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
6.58in³
Plastic section modulusZy
7.75in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.58in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
28.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
12.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
10.7
Wall slendernessh/t
17.6

Equivalents in other standards