Rectangular and square HSS

HSS 254x51x6.4

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 = 6.35t = 6.35
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in mm

Dimensions

Depthd
254mm
Widthb
50.8mm
Thicknesst
6.35mm
Outside corner radiusro
12.7mm

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
28.31kg/m
Cross-sectional areaA
3,606mm²
Outside perimeterP
587.8mm

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
23.1210⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
182.110³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZx
251.710³ mm³
Radius of gyrationrx
80.07mm

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
1.60210⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
63.0810³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZy
73.7910³ mm³
Radius of gyrationry
21.08mm

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
5,39210³ mm⁴

Equivalents in other standards