W16x26 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 26 lb/ft
- A
- = 7.68 in²
- d
- = 15.7 in
- Ix
- = 301 in⁴
- Sx
- = 38.4 in³
- Zx
- = 44.2 in³
- rx
- = 6.26 in
- ry
- = 1.12 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 26 | lb/ft |
| A | 7.68 | in² |
| d | 15.7 | in |
| bf | 5.5 | in |
| tf | 0.345 | in |
| tw | 0.25 | in |
| Ix | 301 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 38.4 | in³ |
| Zx | 44.2 | in³ |
| rx | 6.26 | in |
| Iy | 9.59 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 3.49 | in³ |
| Zy | 5.48 | in³ |
| ry | 1.12 | in |
Other sizes in the W16 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W16x26 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