Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X6X1/2 HSS203.2X152.4X12.7

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 = 8tdes = 0.465tdes = 0.465
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.5in
Design thicknesstdes
0.465in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
42.05lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
11.6in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
98.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
24.6in³
Plastic section modulusZx
30.5in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.91in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
62.5in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
20.8in³
Plastic section modulusZy
24.9in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.32in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
127in⁴
Torsional modulusC
38.4in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
9.9
Wall slendernessh/t
14.2

Equivalents in other standards