W16x31 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 31 lb/ft
- A
- = 9.13 in²
- d
- = 15.9 in
- Ix
- = 375 in⁴
- Sx
- = 47.2 in³
- Zx
- = 54 in³
- rx
- = 6.41 in
- ry
- = 1.17 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 31 | lb/ft |
| A | 9.13 | in² |
| d | 15.9 | in |
| bf | 5.53 | in |
| tf | 0.44 | in |
| tw | 0.275 | in |
| Ix | 375 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 47.2 | in³ |
| Zx | 54 | in³ |
| rx | 6.41 | in |
| Iy | 12.4 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 4.49 | in³ |
| Zy | 7.03 | in³ |
| ry | 1.17 | in |
Other sizes in the W16 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W16x31 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