In this study, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers with two cross-section shapes, (bean shape and circular or round shape) which have the same chemical composition, fineness, crystallinity, and mechanical properties, were carbonized under the same oxidation and carbonization conditions. The results show that the resultant carbon fiber based on the bean shape is not easy controlled during carbonization, and has slightly lower mechanical properties, but has a larger surface area.