W12x252 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 252 lb/ft
- A
- = 74.1 in²
- d
- = 15.4 in
- Ix
- = 2,720 in⁴
- Sx
- = 353 in³
- Zx
- = 428 in³
- rx
- = 6.06 in
- ry
- = 3.34 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 252 | lb/ft |
| A | 74.1 | in² |
| d | 15.4 | in |
| bf | 13 | in |
| tf | 2.25 | in |
| tw | 1.4 | in |
| Ix | 2,720 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 353 | in³ |
| Zx | 428 | in³ |
| rx | 6.06 | in |
| Iy | 828 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 127 | in³ |
| Zy | 196 | in³ |
| ry | 3.34 | in |
Other sizes in the W12 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W12x252 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