W6X16 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 6.28 | in (159.5 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 4.03 | in (102.4 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 0.41 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 0.26 | in |
| Area (A) | 4.74 | in² (30.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 16 | lb/ft (24 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 32.10 | 4.43 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 10.20 | 2.20 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 11.70 | 3.39 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 2.60 | 0.97 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 0.22 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 38.20 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 5.88 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 1.13 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W6X16 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W6X16 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 W6X16 beam? 16 lb/ft (24 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 640 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W6X16? Sx = 10.2 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 2.2 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 11.7 in³ and Zy = 3.4 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W6X16? 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 W6X16? Ix = 32.1 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 4.4 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 2.60 in and ry = 0.97 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.