Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X6X1/4 HSS152.4X152.4X6.4

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 = 0.233tdes = 0.233
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.25in
Design thicknesstdes
0.233in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
19.02lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
5.24in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
28.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
9.54in³
Plastic section modulusZx
11.2in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.34in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
28.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
9.54in³
Plastic section modulusZy
11.2in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.34in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
45.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
15.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
22.8
Wall slendernessh/t
22.8

Equivalents in other standards