W14X53 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 13.90 | in (353.1 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 8.06 | in (204.7 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.66 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.37 | 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) | 541 | 57.70 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 77.80 | 14.30 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 87.10 | 22 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 5.89 | 1.92 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1.94 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 2,540 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 13.20 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.22 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W14X53 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W14X53 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 W14X53 beam? 53 lb/ft (79 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 2,120 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W14X53? Sx = 77.8 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 14.3 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 87.1 in³ and Zy = 22 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W14X53? 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 W14X53? Ix = 541 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 57.7 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 5.89 in and ry = 1.92 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.