Rectangular and square HSS

HSS 254x51x3.2

Standard: CSA G40.20/G40.21Source: Calculated (exact engine)
Calculated: design thickness = nominal thickness (CSA G40.20, Class C), outside radius 2t. Range derived from ASTM A500 sizes — cross-check with the CISC tables.
xyb = 50.8d = 254t = 3.17t = 3.17
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in mm

Dimensions

Depthd
254mm
Widthb
50.8mm
Thicknesst
3.17mm
Outside corner radiusro
6.35mm

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
14.65kg/m
Cross-sectional areaA
1,866mm²
Outside perimeterP
598.7mm

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
12.6810⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
99.8210³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZx
134.310³ mm³
Radius of gyrationrx
82.42mm

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
0.945110⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
37.2110³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZy
40.8410³ mm³
Radius of gyrationry
22.5mm

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
3,07010³ mm⁴

Equivalents in other standards