S10X25.4 Steel S-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 10 | 254.0 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.66 | 11.84 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.491 | 12.5 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.311 | 7.9 mm |
| Area (A) | 7.45 in² | 48.1 cm² |
| Weight | 25.4 lb/ft | 37.8 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 123 | 6.73 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 24.6 | 2.89 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 28.3 | 4.99 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.07 | 0.95 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.603 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 152 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.51 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.14 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check S10X25.4 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check S10X25.4 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 S10X25.4 beam? 25.4 lb/ft (37.8 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of S10X25.4? Sx = 24.6 in³, Zx = 28.3 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 2.89 in³, Zy = 4.99 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for S10X25.4? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for S-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of S10X25.4? Ix = 123 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 6.73 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.07 in and ry = 0.95 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.