W24X192 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 25.50 | in (647.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13 | in (330.2 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.46 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.81 | in |
| Area (A) | 56.50 | in² (364.5 cm²) |
| Weight | 192 | lb/ft (286 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 6,260 | 530 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 491 | 81.80 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 559 | 126 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 10.50 | 3.07 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 30.80 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 76,300 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 24 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.60 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X192 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X192 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 W24X192 beam? 192 lb/ft (286 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 7,680 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X192? Sx = 491 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 81.8 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 559 in³ and Zy = 126 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X192? 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 W24X192? Ix = 6260 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 530 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 10.50 in and ry = 3.07 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.