W12x40 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 40 lb/ft
- A
- = 11.7 in²
- d
- = 11.9 in
- Ix
- = 307 in⁴
- Sx
- = 51.5 in³
- Zx
- = 57 in³
- rx
- = 5.13 in
- ry
- = 1.94 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40 | lb/ft |
| A | 11.7 | in² |
| d | 11.9 | in |
| bf | 8.01 | in |
| tf | 0.515 | in |
| tw | 0.295 | in |
| Ix | 307 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 51.5 | in³ |
| Zx | 57 | in³ |
| rx | 5.13 | in |
| Iy | 44.1 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 11 | in³ |
| Zy | 16.8 | in³ |
| ry | 1.94 | in |
Other sizes in the W12 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W12x40 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