Pipe12STD Steel Pipe — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 12.75 | 323.8 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 13.7 in² | 88.4 cm² |
| Weight | 49.6 lb/ft | 73.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 262 | 262 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 41 | 41 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 53.7 | 53.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.39 | 4.39 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 523 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 0 | in⁶ |
Design Resources
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Pipe Reference — Full pipe dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — Material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a Pipe12STD pipe section? 49.6 lb/ft (73.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of Pipe12STD? Sx = 41 in³, Zx = 53.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 41 in³, Zy = 53.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for Pipe12STD? ASTM A53 Grade B (Fy = 35 ksi) for pipe sections. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of Pipe12STD? Ix = 262 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 262 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.39 in and ry = 4.39 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.