Rectangular and square HSS

HSS8X6X5/8 HSS203.2X152.4X15.9

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 = 8tdes = 0.581tdes = 0.581
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in inches

Dimensions

Depthd
8in
Widthb
6in
Nominal thicknesstnom
0.625in
Design thicknesstdes
0.581in

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
50.81lb/ft
Cross-sectional areaA
14in²

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
114in⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
28.5in³
Plastic section modulusZx
36.1in³
Radius of gyrationrx
2.85in

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
72.3in⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
24.1in³
Plastic section modulusZy
29.5in³
Radius of gyrationry
2.27in

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
150in⁴
Torsional modulusC
46in³

Slenderness ratios

Wall slendernessb/t
7.33
Wall slendernessh/t
10.8

Equivalents in other standards