W24X162 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 25 | in (635.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13 | in (330.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.22 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.70 | in |
| Area (A) | 47.80 | in² (308.4 cm²) |
| Weight | 162 | lb/ft (241 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 5,170 | 443 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 414 | 68.40 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 468 | 105 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 10.40 | 3.05 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 18.50 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 62,600 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 23.80 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.57 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X162 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X162 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 W24X162 beam? 162 lb/ft (241 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 6,480 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X162? Sx = 414 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 68.4 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 468 in³ and Zy = 105 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X162? 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 W24X162? Ix = 5170 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 443 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 10.40 in and ry = 3.05 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.