Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X6X3/8 HSS152.4X152.4X9.5

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 = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
27.48lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
7.58in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
39.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
13.2in³
Plastic section modulusZx
15.8in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.28in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
39.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
13.2in³
Plastic section modulusZy
15.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.28in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
64.6in⁴
Torsional modulusC
22.1in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards