W250x101 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W10X68 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W10X68. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 264.2 mm
Flange Width (bf) 256.5 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 19.6 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 11.9 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 128.4 cm²
Mass 101.2 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 16,399 5,577 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 1,240 433 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 1,398 657 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 11.28 6.58 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 148 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 832,350 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 24.46 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 7.42 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 10.40 in
Flange Width (bf) 10.10 in
Area (A) 19.90 in²
Weight 68 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W250x101 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W10X68 (d=10.4in, 68lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W250x101? Typically G40.21 350W per CSA G40.21. Also available as 300W, 350WT, 400W. Verify grade requirements with project specifications.

What is the mass of a W250x101 beam? 101.2 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 1,214 kg.

What is the section modulus of W250x101? Sx = 1,240 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 433 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1,398 cm³.

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Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current CISC Handbook of Steel Construction and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.