M12.5X11.6 Dimensions & Weight

M12.5X11.6 is an AISC miscellaneous (M) beam with a nominal depth of 12.5 in, weighing 11.6 lb per foot — commonly used for light floor framing, mezzanines, and residential beams. It is the lightest of the 2 M12.5 sizes listed here.

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M12.5X11.6 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal depthfrom the designation12.5 in317.5 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.41 in²22 cm²
Weight11.6 lb/ft17.3 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does M12.5X11.6 weigh and cost?

M12.5X11.6 weighs 11.6 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $10.67 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
232 lbs
Material cost
$213.44

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