M12X10 Steel Miscellaneous beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12 | 304.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.25 | 8.26 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.18 | 4.6 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.149 | 3.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 2.95 in² | 19.0 cm² |
| Weight | 10 lb/ft | 14.9 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 61.7 | 1.03 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.3 | 0.636 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 12.2 | 1.02 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.57 | 0.592 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.029 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 35.9 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.8 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.768 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check M12X10 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check M12X10 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 M12X10 beam? 10 lb/ft (14.9 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of M12X10? Sx = 10.3 in³, Zx = 12.2 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.636 in³, Zy = 1.02 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for M12X10? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for M-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of M12X10? Ix = 61.7 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1.03 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.57 in and ry = 0.592 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.