HP12X63 Steel HP-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 11.9 | 302.3 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.1 | 30.73 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.515 | 13.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.515 | 13.1 mm |
| Area (A) | 18.4 in² | 118.7 cm² |
| Weight | 63 lb/ft | 93.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 472 | 153 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 79.1 | 25.3 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 88.3 | 38.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.06 | 2.88 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.83 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 5000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.4 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.33 | in |
Design Resources
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check HP12X63 as a pile
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a HP12X63 pile? 63 lb/ft (93.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of HP12X63? Sx = 79.1 in³, Zx = 88.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 25.3 in³, Zy = 38.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for HP12X63? ASTM A572 Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi) or A36 for HP-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of HP12X63? Ix = 472 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 153 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.06 in and ry = 2.88 in.
Related Pages
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.