Rectangular and square HSS

HSS6X6X5/16 HSS152.4X152.4X7.9

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 = 0.291tdes = 0.291
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
6in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.3125in
Design thicknesstdes
0.291in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
23.34lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
6.43in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
34.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
11.4in³
Plastic section modulusZx
13.6in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.31in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
34.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
11.4in³
Plastic section modulusZy
13.6in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.31in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
55.4in⁴
Torsional modulusC
18.9in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
17.6
Wall slendernessh/t
17.6

Equivalents in other standards