Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X5X1/2 HSS152.4X127X12.7

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 = 5d = 6tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
31.84lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.81in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
41.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
13.7in³
Plastic section modulusZx
17.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.16in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
30.8in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
12.3in³
Plastic section modulusZy
15.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.87in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
59.8in⁴
Torsional modulusC
23in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.75
Wall slendernessh/t
9.9

Equivalents in other standards