M10X8 Steel Miscellaneous beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.95 | 252.7 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.69 | 6.83 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.182 | 4.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.141 | 3.6 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.37 in² | 15.3 cm² |
| Weight | 8 lb/ft | 11.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 34.6 | 0.593 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 6.95 | 0.441 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 8.2 | 0.711 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.82 | 0.5 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.022 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 14.2 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.77 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.646 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check M10X8 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check M10X8 as a column
- 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 M10X8 beam? 8 lb/ft (11.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of M10X8? Sx = 6.95 in³, Zx = 8.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.441 in³, Zy = 0.711 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for M10X8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for M-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of M10X8? Ix = 34.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.593 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.82 in and ry = 0.5 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.