Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X6X1/8 HSS152.4X152.4X3.2

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 = 0.116tdes = 0.116
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.116in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
9.86lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
2.7in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
15.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
5.15in³
Plastic section modulusZx
5.92in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.39in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
15.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
5.15in³
Plastic section modulusZy
5.92in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.39in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
23.9in⁴
Torsional modulusC
8.03in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
48.7
Wall slendernessh/t
48.7

Equivalents in other standards