W12x72 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 72 lb/ft
- A
- = 21.1 in²
- d
- = 12.3 in
- Ix
- = 597 in⁴
- Sx
- = 97.4 in³
- Zx
- = 108 in³
- rx
- = 5.31 in
- ry
- = 3.04 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 72 | lb/ft |
| A | 21.1 | in² |
| d | 12.3 | in |
| bf | 12 | in |
| tf | 0.67 | in |
| tw | 0.43 | in |
| Ix | 597 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 97.4 | in³ |
| Zx | 108 | in³ |
| rx | 5.31 | in |
| Iy | 195 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 32.4 | in³ |
| Zy | 49.2 | in³ |
| ry | 3.04 | in |
Other sizes in the W12 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W12x72 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