L12x12x1 — Dimensions and Section Properties

Dimensions and key properties

L12x12x1 drawn to the proportions tabulated below, with the axes at the centroid, x̄ = 3.36″ and ȳ = 3.36″. z is the principal axis of least radius of gyration, the one a compression check uses. The toe radii are not drawn.

Weight: = 77.8 lb/ft
A: = 23 in²
d: = 12 in
b: = 12 in
t: = 1 in
Ix: = 315 in⁴
Sx: = 36.5 in³
Zx: = 65.9 in³
rx: = 3.7 in
ry: = 3.7 in
rz: = 2.34 in

Section properties

Property	Value	Unit	Description
Weight	77.8	lb/ft	Nominal weight per foot
A	23	in²	Cross-sectional area
d	12	in	Long leg
b	12	in	Short leg
t	1	in	Leg thickness
Ix	315	in⁴	Moment of inertia, strong axis
Sx	36.5	in³	Elastic section modulus, strong axis
Zx	65.9	in³	Plastic section modulus, strong axis
rx	3.7	in	Radius of gyration, strong axis
Iy	315	in⁴	Moment of inertia, weak axis
Sy	36.5	in³	Elastic section modulus, weak axis
Zy	65.9	in³	Plastic section modulus, weak axis
ry	3.7	in	Radius of gyration, weak axis
Iz	126	in⁴	Moment of inertia, principal z axis
Sz	26.5	in³	Elastic section modulus, principal z axis
rz	2.34	in	Radius of gyration, principal z axis

Other sizes in the L12x12 series

← L12x12x1-1/8 (heavier)All 4 L12x12 sizes

Nearby angles at a similar d

L10x10x1-1/4d 10 in · 79.9 lb/ft
L10x10x1-1/8d 10 in · 72.3 lb/ft
L8x8x1-1/8d 8 in · 56.9 lb/ft
L8x8x1d 8 in · 51 lb/ft
L8x6x1d 8 in · 44.2 lb/ft
L8x6x7/8d 8 in · 39.1 lb/ft

Relevant tools

Open L12x12x1 in the Steel Shape Properties Table
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Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
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ASTM A36
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