S12×50 standard beam

S12×50 weighs 50 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 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)11/16"
Flange thickness (tf)11/16"
k (detailing)1 7/16"
Workable gage (g)3"

Section properties

Weight50 lb/ft
Area (A)14.7 in²
Ix303 in⁴
Sx50.6 in³
Zx60.9 in³
rx4.55 in
Iy15.6 in⁴
Sy5.69 in³
Zy10.3 in³
ry1.03 in
J2.77 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 S12×50 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing