W14X43 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13.70 | in (348.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8 | in (203.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.53 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.30 | in |
| Area (A) | 12.60 | in² (81.3 cm²) |
| Weight | 43 | lb/ft (64 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 428 | 45.20 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 62.60 | 11.30 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 69.60 | 17.30 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.82 | 1.89 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.05 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1,950 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.20 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.18 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X43 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X43 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 W14X43 beam? 43 lb/ft (64 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 1,720 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X43? Sx = 62.6 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 11.3 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 69.6 in³ and Zy = 17.3 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X43? 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 W14X43? Ix = 428 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 45.2 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.82 in and ry = 1.89 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.