Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X5X3/16 HSS152.4X127X4.8

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 = 5d = 6tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
13.25lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.63in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
19.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
6.44in³
Plastic section modulusZx
7.62in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.31in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
14.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.84in³
Plastic section modulusZy
6.73in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.01in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
26.3in⁴
Torsional modulusC
9.76in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
25.7
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards