W14X120 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 14.50 | in (368.3 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14.70 | in (373.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.94 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.59 | in |
| Area (A) | 35.30 | in² (227.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 120 | lb/ft (179 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 1,380 | 495 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 190 | 67.50 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 212 | 102 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.24 | 3.74 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 9.37 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 22,700 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.60 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.20 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X120 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X120 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 W14X120 beam? 120 lb/ft (179 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 4,800 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X120? Sx = 190 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 67.5 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 212 in³ and Zy = 102 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X120? 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 W14X120? Ix = 1380 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 495 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.24 in and ry = 3.74 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.