M8X6.2 Steel Miscellaneous beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 8 | 203.2 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 2.28 | 5.79 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.177 | 4.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.129 | 3.3 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.82 in² | 11.7 cm² |
| Weight | 6.2 lb/ft | 9.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 17.6 | 0.352 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 4.39 | 0.308 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 5.15 | 0.495 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.1 | 0.439 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.016 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 5.38 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 7.82 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.56 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check M8X6.2 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check M8X6.2 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 M8X6.2 beam? 6.2 lb/ft (9.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of M8X6.2? Sx = 4.39 in³, Zx = 5.15 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.308 in³, Zy = 0.495 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for M8X6.2? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for M-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of M8X6.2? Ix = 17.6 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.352 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.1 in and ry = 0.439 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.