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CISC Steel Section Properties Lookup

Look up the properties of CISC steel shapes, either by family or by searching any metric or imperial designation. Each section shows its full property table, whether it is produced in Canada, and the steel grades that apply to its family. Where the served table edition differs from SST 9.2, the changed values are listed.

CSABy Arun Kishore, P.Eng. Updated

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Code references

  • CISC Structural Section Tables (SST), edition printed with each section

Inputs and outputs

Inputs and outputs of the Section Properties tool
InputsSearch by designation, metric or imperial (for example W310x39 or W12x26)
Or pick a section type (21 families, including W, WWF, HSS, channels, angles, double angles, tees, S, M and HP shapes)
Section
OutputsMetric and imperial designations
Full property table with symbols, values, units and descriptions
Canadian availability
Applicable steel grades with Fy and Fu
Changes from SST 9.2, where the served edition differs

Worked example

Worked example coming soon.

Limitations and assumptions

  • Search lists the first 50 matches.
  • Section properties only. No member resistance checks.

These calculators are aids, not a substitute for engineering judgment. Check results independently and against the governing code edition before relying on them.

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