Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X6X3/16 HSS152.4X152.4X4.8

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 = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.53lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
3.98in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
22.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
7.42in³
Plastic section modulusZx
8.63in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.37in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
22.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
7.42in³
Plastic section modulusZy
8.63in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.37in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
35in⁴
Torsional modulusC
11.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
31.5

Equivalents in other standards