S4×9.5 standard beam

S4×9.5 weighs 9.5 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)4"
Flange width (bf)2 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)5/16"
k (detailing)3/4"

Section properties

Weight9.5 lb/ft
Area (A)2.79 in²
Ix6.76 in⁴
Sx3.38 in³
Zx4.04 in³
rx1.56 in
Iy0.887 in⁴
Sy0.635 in³
Zy1.13 in³
ry0.564 in
J0.12 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 S4×9.5 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing