Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X6X1/2 HSS152.4X152.4X12.7

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

Dimensions

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

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
35.24lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
9.74in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
48.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
16.1in³
Plastic section modulusZx
19.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.23in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
48.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
16.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
19.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.23in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
81.1in⁴
Torsional modulusC
28.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
9.9

Equivalents in other standards