W12X96 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 12.70 | in (322.6 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12.20 | in (309.9 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.90 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.55 | in |
| Area (A) | 28.20 | in² (181.9 cm²) |
| Weight | 96 | lb/ft (143 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 833 | 270 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 131 | 44.40 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 147 | 67.50 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.44 | 3.09 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 6.85 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 9,410 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 11.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.49 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W12X96 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W12X96 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 W12X96 beam? 96 lb/ft (143 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 3,840 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W12X96? Sx = 131 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 44.4 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 147 in³ and Zy = 67.5 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W12X96? 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 W12X96? Ix = 833 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 270 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.44 in and ry = 3.09 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.