Pipe16STD Steel Pipe — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 16 | 406.4 mm |
| Wall Thickness (t) | 0.375 | 9.5 mm |
| Area (A) | 17.2 in² | 111.0 cm² |
| Weight | 62.6 lb/ft | 93.2 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 527 | 527 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 65.9 | 65.9 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 85.7 | 85.7 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.53 | 5.53 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1050 | 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 Pipe16STD pipe section? 62.6 lb/ft (93.2 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of Pipe16STD? Sx = 65.9 in³, Zx = 85.7 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 65.9 in³, Zy = 85.7 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for Pipe16STD? ASTM A53 Grade B (Fy = 35 ksi) for pipe sections. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of Pipe16STD? Ix = 527 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 527 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.53 in and ry = 5.53 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.