S12×40.8 standard beam

S12×40.8 weighs 40.8 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)12"
Flange width (bf)5 1/4"
Web thickness (tw)7/16"
Flange thickness (tf)11/16"
k (detailing)1 7/16"
Workable gage (g)3"

Section properties

Weight40.8 lb/ft
Area (A)11.9 in²
Ix270 in⁴
Sx45.1 in³
Zx52.7 in³
rx4.76 in
Iy13.5 in⁴
Sy5.13 in³
Zy8.86 in³
ry1.06 in
J1.69 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need S12×40.8 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing