Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X6X3/16 HSS203.2X152.4X4.8

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 = 8tdes = 0.174tdes = 0.174
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.1875in
Design thicknesstdes
0.174in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
17.08lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
4.67in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
43.7in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
10.9in³
Plastic section modulusZx
13in³
Radius of gyrationrx
3.06in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
28.2in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
9.39in³
Plastic section modulusZy
10.7in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.46in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
53.7in⁴
Torsional modulusC
15.8in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
31.5
Wall slendernessh/t
43

Equivalents in other standards