S6×12.5 standard beam

S6×12.5 weighs 12.5 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)6"
Flange width (bf)3 3/8"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)3/8"
k (detailing)13/16"

Section properties

Weight12.5 lb/ft
Area (A)3.66 in²
Ix22 in⁴
Sx7.34 in³
Zx8.45 in³
rx2.45 in
Iy1.8 in⁴
Sy1.08 in³
Zy1.86 in³
ry0.702 in
J0.167 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 S6×12.5 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing