S6X17.25 Steel S-shape — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6 | 152.4 mm |
| Flange Width (bf) | 3.57 | 9.07 cm |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.359 | 9.1 mm |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.465 | 11.8 mm |
| Area (A) | 5.05 in² | 32.6 cm² |
| Weight | 17.25 lb/ft | 25.7 kg/m |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 26.2 | 2.29 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 8.74 | 1.28 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 10.5 | 2.35 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.28 | 0.673 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.371 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 18.2 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.64 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 0.859 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check S6X17.25 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check S6X17.25 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 S6X17.25 beam? 17.25 lb/ft (25.7 kg/m).
What is the section modulus of S6X17.25? Sx = 8.74 in³, Zx = 10.5 in³ (strong axis). Sy = 1.28 in³, Zy = 2.35 in³ (weak axis).
What steel grade is standard for S6X17.25? ASTM A36 (Fy = 36 ksi) for S-shapes. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of S6X17.25? Ix = 26.2 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.29 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.28 in and ry = 0.673 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.