S5×10 standard 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.

S5×10 measures 5 in. deep with a 3 in. flange, on a 3/16 in. web and 5/16 in. flanges.

It weighs 10 lb per foot.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 4.9 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 12.3 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 5.66 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)5"
Flange width (bf)3"
Web thickness (tw)3/16"
Flange thickness (tf)5/16"
k (detailing)3/4"

Section properties

Weight10 lb/ft
Area (A)2.93 in²
Ix12.3 in⁴
Sx4.9 in³
Zx5.66 in³
rx2.05 in
Iy1.19 in⁴
Sy0.795 in³
Zy1.37 in³
ry0.638 in
J0.114 in⁴

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Comparable 10 lb/ft sections in other standard beam sizes.

S4×9.59.5 lb/ft · Sx 3.38 in³S4×7.77.7 lb/ft · Sx 3.03 in³S3×7.57.5 lb/ft · Sx 1.94 in³S6×12.512.5 lb/ft · Sx 7.34 in³S3×5.75.7 lb/ft · Sx 1.67 in³S6×17.2517.25 lb/ft · Sx 8.74 in³S8×18.418.4 lb/ft · Sx 14.4 in³S8×2323 lb/ft · Sx 16.2 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 S5×10 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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