W10X15 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.99 | in (253.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4 | in (101.6 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.27 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.23 | in |
| Area (A) | 4.41 | in² (28.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 15 | lb/ft (22 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 68.90 | 2.89 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 13.80 | 1.45 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 16 | 2.30 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 3.95 | 0.81 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.10 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 68.30 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.72 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.01 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W10X15 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W10X15 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full W-shape dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — A992/A572 material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a W10X15 beam? 15 lb/ft (22 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 600 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W10X15? Sx = 13.8 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1.4 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 16 in³ and Zy = 2.3 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W10X15? Typically ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for W-shapes. Also available in A572 Grade 50 or A36. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of W10X15? Ix = 68.9 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2.9 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 3.95 in and ry = 0.81 in.
Related Pages
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
- Section Properties Database
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.