Rectangular and square HSS

HSS 508x406x6.4

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 = 406.4d = 508t = 6.35t = 6.35
Cross-section, to scaledimensions in mm

Dimensions

Depthd
508mm
Widthb
406.4mm
Thicknesst
6.35mm
Outside corner radiusro
12.7mm

Mass and area

Mass per lengthm
89.08kg/m
Cross-sectional areaA
11,348mm²
Outside perimeterP
1,807mm

Strong axis x–x

Moment of inertiaIx
446.710⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSx
1,75910³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZx
2,04710³ mm³
Radius of gyrationrx
198.4mm

Weak axis y–y

Moment of inertiaIy
318.510⁶ mm⁴
Elastic section modulusSy
1,56710³ mm³
Plastic section modulusZy
1,76210³ mm³
Radius of gyrationry
167.5mm

Torsion and stability

Torsional constantJ
572,14610³ mm⁴

Equivalents in other standards