W12X252 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.40 | in (391.2 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13 | in (330.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.25 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.40 | in |
| Area (A) | 74.10 | in² (478.1 cm²) |
| Weight | 252 | lb/ft (375 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 2,720 | 828 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 353 | 127 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 428 | 196 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.06 | 3.34 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 108 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 35,800 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.20 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.93 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W12X252 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W12X252 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 W12X252 beam? 252 lb/ft (375 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 10,080 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W12X252? Sx = 353 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 127 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 428 in³ and Zy = 196 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W12X252? 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 W12X252? Ix = 2720 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 828 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.06 in and ry = 3.34 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.