CISC Steel Shapes: Sizes and Section Properties

Browse 1,514 Canadian W, HP, M, S, channel, angle, tee and HSS sections from CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1.

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CISC W-shape dimensions and section properties in metric units
Designation Weight (kg/m) Depth, d (mm) Flange width, bf (mm) Area (mm²) Ix (mm⁴) Sx (mm³)
W1100×607 607 1138 410 77700 16200000000 28500000
W1100×548 548 1128 407 70300 14600000000 25800000
W1100×499 499 1118 405 63500 12900000000 23100000
W1100×433 433 1108 402 55100 11300000000 20300000
W1000×976 976 1108 428 124000 23500000000 42400000
W1100×390 390 1100 400 49700 10100000000 18300000
W920×1269 1269 1093 461 162000 29000000000 53000000
W920×1377 1377 1093 473 175000 30300000000 55500000
W1000×883 883 1092 424 113000 21000000000 38400000
W1100×343 343 1090 400 43600 8670000000 15900000
W920×1194 1194 1081 457 152000 26900000000 49800000
W1000×748 748 1068 417 95300 17300000000 32400000
W920×1077 1077 1061 451 137000 23800000000 44800000
W1000×584 584 1056 314 74400 12500000000 23600000
W1000×642 642 1048 412 81800 14500000000 27700000
W920×970 970 1043 446 124000 21000000000 40300000
W1000×591 591 1040 409 75300 13300000000 25600000
W1000×486 486 1036 308 61900 10200000000 19700000
W1000×494 494 1036 309 62900 10300000000 19800000
W1000×554 554 1032 408 70600 12300000000 23900000
W1000×539 539 1030 407 68700 12000000000 23400000
W1000×438 438 1026 305 55600 9090000000 17700000
W1000×415 415 1020 304 52900 8530000000 16700000
W1000×483 483 1020 404 61500 10700000000 20900000
W1000×393 393 1016 303 50000 8080000000 15900000
W1000×443 443 1012 402 56400 9670000000 19100000
W920×787 787 1011 437 100000 16500000000 32600000
W1000×350 350 1008 302 44500 7230000000 14300000
W1000×412 412 1008 402 52500 9100000000 18100000
W1000×314 314 1000 300 40000 6440000000 12900000
W1000×371 371 1000 400 47300 8140000000 16300000
W920×725 725 999 434 92300 14900000000 29900000
W920×576 576 993 322 73300 11000000000 22200000
W1000×272 272 990 300 34700 5540000000 11200000
W1000×321 321 990 400 40900 6960000000 14100000
W920×656 656 987 431 83500 13400000000 27100000
W1000×296 296 982 400 37800 6200000000 12600000
W920×521 521 981 319 66400 9820000000 20000000
W1000×249 249 980 300 31700 4810000000 9820000
W920×588 588 975 427 74800 11800000000 24200000
W920×474 474 971 316 60400 8860000000 18200000
W1000×222 222 970 300 28300 4080000000 8410000
W920×537 537 965 425 68200 10700000000 22100000
W920×425 425 961 313 54200 7880000000 16400000
W920×491 491 957 422 62300 9660000000 20200000
W920×381 381 951 310 48600 6960000000 14600000
W920×449 449 948 423 57100 8750000000 18500000
W920×345 345 943 308 43900 6250000000 13300000
W920×420 420 943 422 53400 8130000000 17300000
W920×390 390 936 420 49400 7420000000 15800000
W920×313 313 932 309 39800 5480000000 11800000
W920×368 368 931 419 46600 6920000000 14900000
W920×289 289 927 308 36700 5040000000 10900000
W920×344 344 927 418 43700 6450000000 13900000
W920×271 271 923 307 34600 4710000000 10200000
W920×253 253 919 306 32300 4370000000 9510000
W920×238 238 915 305 30300 4060000000 8870000
W840×576 576 913 411 73400 10100000000 22200000
W920×223 223 911 304 28500 3760000000 8260000
W920×201 201 903 304 25600 3250000000 7190000
W840×527 527 903 409 67300 9150000000 20300000
W840×473 473 893 406 60400 8130000000 18200000
W840×433 433 885 404 55300 7360000000 16600000
W840×392 392 877 401 50000 6600000000 15000000
W840×359 359 868 403 45800 5920000000 13600000
W840×329 329 862 401 42000 5360000000 12400000
W840×251 251 859 292 31900 3860000000 9000000
W840×299 299 855 400 38200 4800000000 11200000
W840×226 226 851 294 28900 3400000000 7990000
W840×210 210 846 293 26800 3110000000 7340000
W760×582 582 843 396 74300 8620000000 20400000
W840×193 193 840 292 24700 2780000000 6630000
W840×176 176 835 292 22400 2460000000 5900000
W760×531 531 833 393 67700 7770000000 18600000
W690×802 802 826 387 102000 10600000000 25700000
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Library overview

CISC steel shapes

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Structural Section Tables provide metric-native designations, dimensions and section properties used in Canadian practice. Optimal Beam imports all 1,514 sections in SST12.1 across W, HP, M, S, C, MC, L, double-angle, WT and hollow structural section families. Search by the Canadian metric designation or the published imperial alternate, compare sections in metric or imperial display units, download a family chart, and load a selection into the beam calculator. The catalog includes CSA G40 HSS entries identified by HS designations and ASTM A500 HSS entries identified by HA designations. Designation numbers are nominal; use the tabulated dimensions and properties for analysis and detailing. Availability indicators from SST12.1 are retained with the imported source record, but current supply should always be confirmed with a Canadian steel service centre or fabricator. Before fabrication or final design, verify critical values against the licensed CISC edition shown in the data source card.

Shape families

CISC families

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W

289 sections

Canadian wide-flange shapes for beams and columns.

M

16 sections

Miscellaneous I-sections outside the main W and S series.

S

28 sections

Standard beams with sloping inner flange faces.

HP

22 sections

Bearing-pile sections for foundation and pile applications.

C

32 sections

Standard channels for framing, lintels and edge members.

MC

40 sections

Miscellaneous channels with additional proportions.

L

149 sections

Single equal- and unequal-leg angles for bracing and connections.

2L

228 sections

Back-to-back double angles in equal-, long- and short-leg arrangements.

WT

188 sections

Structural tees derived from wide-flange shapes.

HSS Rect

198 sections

Rectangular CSA G40 and ASTM A500 hollow structural sections.

HSS Sq

164 sections

Square CSA G40 and ASTM A500 hollow structural sections.

HSS Rnd

160 sections

Round CSA G40 and ASTM A500 hollow structural sections.

Designations

Understanding CISC designations

CISC designations are metric-first. The finder keeps the published metric designation as the primary name and shows the imperial alternate when Imperial units are selected.

W310×39
Wide-flange shape: nominal depth near 310 mm and mass 39 kg/m. The published imperial alternate is W12×26.
C310×31
Standard channel: nominal metric depth and mass.
L102×102×9.5
Equal-leg single angle with 102 mm legs and 9.5 mm thickness.
2LE102×102×9.5
Two equal-leg angles back-to-back; 2LL and 2LS identify long-leg and short-leg back-to-back arrangements.
WT155×19.5
Structural tee identified by its nominal metric depth series and mass.
HS203×203×9.5
CSA G40 square HSS with outside size and nominal wall thickness in millimetres. HA designations identify ASTM A500 HSS.

Data notes

CISC data notes

  • Metric designations and metric properties are the canonical CISC source values; imperial properties are normalized for display and calculator compatibility.
  • SST12.1 availability markers mean “a” is imported but readily available, “*” is not produced in Canada, and “+” means check with the supplier.
  • HS sheets identify CSA G40 hollow structural sections; HA sheets identify ASTM A500 hollow structural sections.
  • HSS tables include nominal and design wall thickness. Published section properties correspond to the source table values.
  • Double-angle minor-axis radius depends on the angle spacing. The finder shows spacing-independent properties; use the CISC source table for the applicable Ry spacing column.
  • Displayed values may be rounded for readability. Confirm critical dimensions and properties against CISC SST12.1 before fabrication or final design.

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CISC size charts

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Methodology

Data source

Optimal Beam preserves the underlying published source values and uses normalized values for unit conversion and calculations. Values displayed in the table may be rounded for readability. Confirm critical dimensions and properties against the official publisher’s tables before fabrication or final design.

CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1

Active library
Source / publisher
CISC (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction)
Edition / version
Structural Section Tables v12.1
Sections
1,514
Last verified
July 2026

Reviewed by Tamer Hijjawi, P.Eng.

Last verified: July 2026

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Questions & answers

CISC FAQs

Which CISC table edition is used?

The catalog imports CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1, dated April 2022. The source card identifies the edition and verification date.

How many CISC sections are included?

The catalog contains 1,514 sections across W, HP, M, S, C, MC, L, double-angle, WT and HSS families.

Can I search by an imperial designation such as W12×26?

Yes. CISC metric designations are primary, but the published imperial alternates are indexed as search aliases and appear when Imperial units are selected.

What is the difference between HS and HA HSS designations?

HS entries in SST12.1 are CSA G40 hollow structural sections. HA entries are ASTM A500 hollow structural sections. Confirm the required product specification and grade for the project.

What do the CISC availability symbols mean?

In SST12.1, “a” means imported but readily available, “*” means not produced in Canada, and “+” means check with the supplier. Confirm current supply for the project.

Can CISC sections be analyzed in Optimal Beam?

Yes. Select a section and choose Analyze to load its geometry and section properties into the beam calculator. Metric is the default for CISC, and you can switch to Imperial when needed.

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