W610x372 G40.21 350W — Canadian W-Shape Section Properties

Approximate equivalent of W24X250 per AISC A6. Approx. equivalent of W24X250. Verify against CISC Handbook.

Dimensions (Metric)

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 668.0 mm
Flange Width (bf) 335.3 mm
Flange Thickness (tf) 48.0 mm
Web Thickness (tw) 26.4 mm
Cross-Sectional Area (A) 474.2 cm²
Mass 372.0 kg/m

Elastic Section Properties (Metric)

Property Strong Axis (X-X) Weak Axis (Y-Y) Unit
Moment of Inertia (I) 353,379 30,135 cm⁴
Elastic Section Modulus (S) 10,553 1,803 cm³
Plastic Section Modulus (Z) 12,192 2,802 cm³
Radius of Gyration (r) 27.18 7.98 cm

Torsional Properties

Property Value Unit
Torsional Constant (J) 2,772 cm⁴
Warping Constant (Cw) 28,998,000 cm⁶
Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) 61.98 cm
Effective Radius (rts) 9.42 cm

Imperial Reference

Property Value Unit
Depth (d) 26.30 in
Flange Width (bf) 13.20 in
Area (A) 73.50 in²
Weight 250 lb/ft

Design Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the W610x372 equivalent to in US units? It approximates a W24X250 (d=26.3in, 250lb/ft). Section properties are from AISC A6 shapes database, converted to metric units.

What steel grade is standard for W610x372? 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 W610x372 beam? 372.0 kg/m. A 12m length weighs approximately 4,464 kg.

What is the section modulus of W610x372? Sx = 10,553 cm³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1,803 cm³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 12,192 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.