W12x53 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 53 lb/ft
- A
- = 15.6 in²
- d
- = 12.1 in
- Ix
- = 425 in⁴
- Sx
- = 70.6 in³
- Zx
- = 77.9 in³
- rx
- = 5.23 in
- ry
- = 2.48 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 53 | lb/ft |
| A | 15.6 | in² |
| d | 12.1 | in |
| bf | 10 | in |
| tf | 0.575 | in |
| tw | 0.345 | in |
| Ix | 425 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 70.6 | in³ |
| Zx | 77.9 | in³ |
| rx | 5.23 | in |
| Iy | 95.8 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 19.2 | in³ |
| Zy | 29.1 | in³ |
| ry | 2.48 | in |
Other sizes in the W12 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W12x53 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