W12X210 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 14.70 | in (373.4 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.80 | in (325.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.90 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.18 | in |
| Area (A) | 61.80 | in² (398.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 210 | lb/ft (312 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2,140 | 664 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 292 | 104 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 348 | 159 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.89 | 3.28 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 64.70 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 27,200 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 12.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.81 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W12X210 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W12X210 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 W12X210 beam? 210 lb/ft (312 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 8,400 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W12X210? Sx = 292 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 104 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 348 in³ and Zy = 159 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W12X210? 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 W12X210? Ix = 2140 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 664 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.89 in and ry = 3.28 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.