W16X67 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 16.30 | in (414.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 10.20 | in (259.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.67 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.40 | in |
| Area (A) | 19.60 | in² (126.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 67 | lb/ft (100 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 954 | 119 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 117 | 23.20 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 130 | 35.50 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 6.96 | 2.46 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 2.39 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 7,300 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 15.60 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 2.82 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W16X67 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W16X67 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 W16X67 beam? 67 lb/ft (100 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 2,680 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W16X67? Sx = 117 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 23.2 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 130 in³ and Zy = 35.5 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W16X67? 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 W16X67? Ix = 954 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 119 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 6.96 in and ry = 2.46 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.