W24X250 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 26.30 | in (668.0 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 13.20 | in (335.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.89 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.04 | in |
| Area (A) | 73.50 | in² (474.2 cm²) |
| Weight | 250 | lb/ft (372 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 8,490 | 724 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 644 | 110 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 744 | 171 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 10.70 | 3.14 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 66.60 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 108,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 24.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.71 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W24X250 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W24X250 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 W24X250 beam? 250 lb/ft (372 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 10,000 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W24X250? Sx = 644 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 110 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 744 in³ and Zy = 171 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W24X250? 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 W24X250? Ix = 8490 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 724 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 10.70 in and ry = 3.14 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.