Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X6X3/8 HSS203.2X152.4X9.5

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 = 8tdes = 0.349tdes = 0.349
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.375in
Design thicknesstdes
0.349in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
32.58lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
8.97in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
79.1in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
19.8in³
Plastic section modulusZx
24.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.97in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
50.6in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
16.9in³
Plastic section modulusZy
19.8in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.38in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
100in⁴
Torsional modulusC
30in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
14.2
Wall slendernessh/t
19.9

Equivalents in other standards