MT2×3 tee (cut from a junior beam)

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

MT2×3 measures 1 7/8 in. deep with a 3 3/4 in. flange, on a 1/8 in. web and 3/16 in. flanges.

It weighs 3 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 0.133 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 0.208 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 0.241 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)1 7/8"
Flange width (bf)3 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)1/8"
Flange thickness (tf)3/16"
k (detailing)1/2"

Section properties

Weight3 lb/ft
Area (A)0.875 in²
Ix0.208 in⁴
Sx0.133 in³
Zx0.241 in³
rx0.493 in
Iy0.732 in⁴
Sy0.385 in³
Zy0.588 in³
ry0.926 in
J0.00919 in⁴

Similar weight structural tees

Comparable 3 lb/ft sections in other tee sizes.

MT4×3.13.1 lb/ft · Sx 0.533 in³ST1.5×2.852.85 lb/ft · Sx 0.097 in³MT4×3.253.25 lb/ft · Sx 0.558 in³MT5×3.753.75 lb/ft · Sx 0.836 in³ST1.5×3.753.75 lb/ft · Sx 0.187 in³MT3×2.22.2 lb/ft · Sx 0.268 in³ST2×3.853.85 lb/ft · Sx 0.198 in³MT5×44 lb/ft · Sx 0.894 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need MT2×3 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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