M10X9 Steel Miscellaneous beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.69 | 6.83 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.206 | 5.2 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.157 | 4.0 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.65 in² | 17.1 cm² |
| Weight | 9 lb/ft | 13.4 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 39 | 0.672 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 7.79 | 0.5 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 9.22 | 0.809 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.83 | 0.503 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.031 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 16.1 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.79 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.65 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check M10X9 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check M10X9 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 M10X9 beam? 9 lb/ft (13.4 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of M10X9? Sx = 7.79 in³, Zx = 9.22 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.5 in³, Zy = 0.809 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for M10X9? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for M-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of M10X9? Ix = 39 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.672 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.83 in and ry = 0.503 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.