Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X5X3/8 HSS152.4X127X9.5

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 = 5d = 6tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
24.93lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.88in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
33.9in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.3in³
Plastic section modulusZx
13.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.22in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
25.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
10.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
12.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.92in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
48.1in⁴
Torsional modulusC
18.2in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
11.3
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards