ST5X12.7 Dimensions & Weight

ST5X12.7 is an AISC structural tee with a nominal depth of 5 in, weighing 12.7 lb per foot — commonly used for truss chords, hangers, and lintels. It is the lightest of the 2 ST5 sizes listed here.

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ST5X12.7 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal depthfrom the designation5 in127 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density3.73 in²24.1 cm²
Weight12.7 lb/ft18.9 kg/m

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

What does ST5X12.7 weigh and cost?

ST5X12.7 weighs 12.7 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $11.68 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
254 lbs
Material cost
$233.68

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