W14X257 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.40 | in (416.6 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16 | in (406.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.89 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.18 | in |
| Area (A) | 75.60 | in² (487.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 257 | lb/ft (382 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 3,400 | 1,290 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 415 | 161 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 487 | 246 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.71 | 4.13 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 79.10 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 67,800 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 14.50 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.75 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X257 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X257 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 W14X257 beam? 257 lb/ft (382 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 10,280 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X257? Sx = 415 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 161 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 487 in³ and Zy = 246 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X257? 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 W14X257? Ix = 3400 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1290 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.71 in and ry = 4.13 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.