W12x16 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 16 lb/ft
- A
- = 4.71 in²
- d
- = 12 in
- Ix
- = 103 in⁴
- Sx
- = 17.1 in³
- Zx
- = 20.1 in³
- rx
- = 4.67 in
- ry
- = 0.773 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 16 | lb/ft |
| A | 4.71 | in² |
| d | 12 | in |
| bf | 3.99 | in |
| tf | 0.265 | in |
| tw | 0.22 | in |
| Ix | 103 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 17.1 | in³ |
| Zx | 20.1 | in³ |
| rx | 4.67 | in |
| Iy | 2.82 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 1.41 | in³ |
| Zy | 2.26 | in³ |
| ry | 0.773 | in |
Other sizes in the W12 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W12x16 against other sections
- Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
find the moment this section has to carry, and how far it deflects under load
- ASTM A992
the grade most W-shapes are supplied in
