W16X36 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 15.90 | in (403.9 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 6.99 | in (177.5 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.43 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.29 | in |
| Area (A) | 10.60 | in² (68.4 cm²) |
| Weight | 36 | lb/ft (54 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 448 | 24.50 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 56.50 | 7 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 64 | 10.80 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.51 | 1.52 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.55 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1,460 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.50 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.83 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W16X36 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W16X36 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 W16X36 beam? 36 lb/ft (54 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 1,440 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W16X36? Sx = 56.5 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 7 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 64 in³ and Zy = 10.8 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W16X36? 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 W16X36? Ix = 448 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 24.5 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.51 in and ry = 1.52 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.