W44X368 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 44.40 | in (1127.8 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 16 | in (406.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 1.97 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.10 | in |
| Area (A) | 108 | in² (696.8 cm²) |
| Weight | 368 | lb/ft (548 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 34,700 | 1,350 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,560 | 169 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,800 | 265 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 17.90 | 3.54 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 100 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 608,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 42.40 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.28 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W44X368 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W44X368 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 W44X368 beam? 368 lb/ft (548 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 14,720 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W44X368? Sx = 1560 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 169 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1800 in³ and Zy = 265 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W44X368? 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 W44X368? Ix = 34700 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1350 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 17.90 in and ry = 3.54 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.