W10X33 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 9.73 | in (247.1 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 7.96 | in (202.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.43 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.29 | in |
| Area (A) | 9.71 | in² (62.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 33 | lb/ft (49 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 171 | 36.60 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 35 | 9.20 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 38.80 | 14 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 4.19 | 1.94 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.58 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 791 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 9.30 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.20 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W10X33 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W10X33 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 W10X33 beam? 33 lb/ft (49 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 1,320 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W10X33? Sx = 35 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 9.2 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 38.8 in³ and Zy = 14 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W10X33? 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 W10X33? Ix = 171 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 36.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 4.19 in and ry = 1.94 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.