Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X5X1/8 HSS152.4X127X3.2

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 = 5d = 6tdes = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.01lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.46in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
13.4in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
4.48in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.24in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.34in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
10.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
4.07in³
Plastic section modulusZy
4.63in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.03in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
18in⁴
Torsional modulusC
6.66in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
40.1
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards