W36X150 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 35.90 | in (911.9 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 12 | in (304.8 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.94 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.63 | in |
| Area (A) | 44.30 | in² (285.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 150 | lb/ft (223 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 9,040 | 270 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 504 | 45.10 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 581 | 70.90 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 14.30 | 2.47 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 10.10 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 82,200 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 35 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 3.06 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X150 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X150 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 W36X150 beam? 150 lb/ft (223 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 6,000 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X150? Sx = 504 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 45.1 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 581 in³ and Zy = 70.9 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X150? 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 W36X150? Ix = 9040 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 270 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 14.30 in and ry = 2.47 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.