MT6.25X5.8 Steel MT-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.25 | 158.8 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.5 | 8.89 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.211 | 5.4 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.155 | 3.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 1.7 in² | 11.0 cm² |
| Weight | 5.8 lb/ft | 8.6 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6.94 | 0.756 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1.57 | 0.432 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2.86 | 0.684 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.03 | 0.669 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.021 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0.027 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- 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 MT6.25X5.8 tee? 5.8 lb/ft (8.6 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of MT6.25X5.8? Sx = 1.57 in³, Zx = 2.86 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 0.432 in³, Zy = 0.684 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for MT6.25X5.8? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for MT-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of MT6.25X5.8? Ix = 6.94 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 0.756 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.03 in and ry = 0.669 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.