W12x230 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 230 lb/ft
- A
- = 67.7 in²
- d
- = 15.1 in
- Ix
- = 2,420 in⁴
- Sx
- = 321 in³
- Zx
- = 386 in³
- rx
- = 5.97 in
- ry
- = 3.31 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 | lb/ft |
| A | 67.7 | in² |
| d | 15.1 | in |
| bf | 12.9 | in |
| tf | 2.07 | in |
| tw | 1.29 | in |
| Ix | 2,420 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 321 | in³ |
| Zx | 386 | in³ |
| rx | 5.97 | in |
| Iy | 742 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 115 | in³ |
| Zy | 177 | in³ |
| ry | 3.31 | in |
Other sizes in the W12 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W12x230 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