S3×7.5 standard beam

S3×7.5 weighs 7.5 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 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1/4"
k (detailing)5/8"

Section properties

Weight7.5 lb/ft
Area (A)2.2 in²
Ix2.91 in⁴
Sx1.94 in³
Zx2.35 in³
rx1.15 in
Iy0.578 in⁴
Sy0.461 in³
Zy0.821 in³
ry0.513 in
J0.0896 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 S3×7.5 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing