W4X13 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 4.16 | in (105.7 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.06 | in (103.1 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.34 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.28 | in |
| Area (A) | 3.83 | in² (24.7 cm²) |
| Weight | 13 | lb/ft (19 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 11.30 | 3.86 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 5.46 | 1.90 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 6.28 | 2.92 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 1.72 | 1 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.15 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 14 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 3.82 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.16 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W4X13 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W4X13 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 W4X13 beam? 13 lb/ft (19 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 520 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W4X13? Sx = 5.5 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 1.9 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 6.3 in³ and Zy = 2.9 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W4X13? 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 W4X13? Ix = 11.3 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 3.9 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 1.72 in and ry = 1 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.