W12X53 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12.10 | in (307.3 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10 | in (254.0 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.57 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.34 | in |
| Area (A) | 15.60 | in² (100.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 53 | lb/ft (79 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 425 | 95.80 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 70.60 | 19.20 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 77.90 | 29.10 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.23 | 2.48 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.58 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 3,160 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.50 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.79 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W12X53 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W12X53 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 W12X53 beam? 53 lb/ft (79 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 2,120 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W12X53? Sx = 70.6 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 19.2 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 77.9 in³ and Zy = 29.1 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W12X53? 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 W12X53? Ix = 425 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 95.8 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.23 in and ry = 2.48 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.