S3×5.7 standard beam

S3×5.7 weighs 5.7 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)3"
Flange width (bf)2 3/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1/4"
k (detailing)5/8"

Section properties

Weight5.7 lb/ft
Area (A)1.66 in²
Ix2.5 in⁴
Sx1.67 in³
Zx1.94 in³
rx1.23 in
Iy0.447 in⁴
Sy0.383 in³
Zy0.656 in³
ry0.518 in
J0.0433 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 S3×5.7 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing