W36X925 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 43.10 | in (1094.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 18.60 | in (472.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 4.53 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 3.02 | in |
| Area (A) | 272 | in² (1754.9 cm²) |
| Weight | 925 | lb/ft (1376 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 73,000 | 4,940 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 3,390 | 531 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 4,130 | 862 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 16.40 | 4.26 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 1,430 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 1,840,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 38.60 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 5.30 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X925 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X925 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 W36X925 beam? 925 lb/ft (1376 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 37,000 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X925? Sx = 3390 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 531 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 4130 in³ and Zy = 862 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X925? 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 W36X925? Ix = 73000 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4940 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 16.40 in and ry = 4.26 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.