S15×50 standard beam

S15×50 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)15"
Flange width (bf)5 5/8"
Web thickness (tw)9/16"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 3/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight50 lb/ft
Area (A)14.7 in²
Ix485 in⁴
Sx64.7 in³
Zx77 in³
rx5.75 in
Iy15.6 in⁴
Sy5.53 in³
Zy10 in³
ry1.03 in
J2.12 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 S15×50 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing