W16X26 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.70 | in (398.8 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 5.50 | in (139.7 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.34 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.25 | in |
| Area (A) | 7.68 | in² (49.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 26 | lb/ft (39 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 301 | 9.59 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 38.40 | 3.49 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 44.20 | 5.48 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.26 | 1.12 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.26 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 565 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.38 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W16X26 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W16X26 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 W16X26 beam? 26 lb/ft (39 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 1,040 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W16X26? Sx = 38.4 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 3.5 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 44.2 in³ and Zy = 5.5 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W16X26? 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 W16X26? Ix = 301 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 9.6 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.26 in and ry = 1.12 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.