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RSJ 152×127×37 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
UK Rolled steel joists · v2023.11
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
RSJ 152×127×37 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 24.86 lb/ft | 37.00 kg/m |
| Depth, d | 6.00 in | 152.40 mm |
| Flange width, bf | 5.00 in | 127.00 mm |
| Area | 7.36 in² | 4,750.00 mm² |
| Ix | 43.73 in⁴ | 18,200,000 mm⁴ |
| Iy | 9.08 in⁴ | 3,780,000 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 14.58 in³ | 239,000.00 mm³ |
| Sy | 3.64 in³ | 59,600.00 mm³ |
| Zx | 17.03 in³ | 279,000.00 mm³ |
| Zy | 6.09 in³ | 99,800.00 mm³ |
| rx | 2.44 in | 61.90 mm |
| ry | 1.11 in | 28.20 mm |
| J | 0.81 in⁴ | 339,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 68.15 in⁶ | 18,300,000,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus RSJ 152×127×37.
Lighter in Rolled steel joists
RSJ 127×114×29
- Weight
- 29.0 kg/m (-22%)
- Depth
- 127.0 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 9,790,000 mm⁴ (-46%)
Heavier in Rolled steel joists
RSJ 203×152×52
- Weight
- 52.0 kg/m (+41%)
- Depth
- 203.2 mm (+33%)
- Ix
- 48,000,000 mm⁴ (+164%)
Closest Iₓ in Rolled steel joists
RSJ 127×114×27
- Weight
- 27.0 kg/m (-27%)
- Depth
- 127.0 mm (-17%)
- Ix
- 9,460,000 mm⁴ (-48%)
Source: British-Sections-1 and Eurocode 3 UK shared angle/hollow tables · v2023.11 · Methodology