Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X5X5/16 HSS152.4X127X7.9

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 = 5d = 6tdes = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
5in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
21.21lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.85in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
29.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
9.85in³
Plastic section modulusZx
11.9in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.25in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
22.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
8.91in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
1.95in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
41.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
15.6in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
17.6

Equivalents in other standards