Pipe1/2Std Section Properties — Pipe

Pipe1/2Std Section Properties

Complete geometric properties for the Pipe1/2Std (Pipe) per AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition. Standard, extra strong (XS), and double extra strong (XXS) pipe sections are circular tubular members designated by nominal pipe size. They are commonly used as columns and in mechanical applications.

About Pipe Shapes

Standard, extra strong (XS), and double extra strong (XXS) pipe sections are circular tubular members designated by nominal pipe size. They are commonly used as columns and in mechanical applications.

How to Use This Data

The properties listed above are used in structural engineering calculations including:

• Moment of Inertia (I) — used to calculate deflection and stiffness. Higher I = less deflection under load.
• Section Modulus (S) — used to calculate bending stress. σ = M/S, where M is the bending moment.
• Plastic Section Modulus (Z) — used in LRFD design to calculate plastic moment capacity. Mp = Fy × Z.
• Radius of Gyration (r) — used in column buckling calculations. Higher r = more resistance to buckling.
• Torsional Constant (J) — used to calculate torsional resistance and lateral-torsional buckling.
• Area (A) — used to calculate axial capacity and self-weight.

Use our interactive Section Properties Calculator to compare shapes, calculate composite sections, or look up any AISC shape. For beam design, try our Beam Calculator or Wood Beam Designer.

Data source: AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition. All dimensions in inches, areas in square inches, moments of inertia in in⁴, section moduli in in³. Values are for design reference — always verify against the current edition of the AISC Manual for final design.