W16x50 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 50 lb/ft
- A
- = 14.7 in²
- d
- = 16.3 in
- Ix
- = 659 in⁴
- Sx
- = 81 in³
- Zx
- = 92 in³
- rx
- = 6.68 in
- ry
- = 1.59 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50 | lb/ft |
| A | 14.7 | in² |
| d | 16.3 | in |
| bf | 7.07 | in |
| tf | 0.63 | in |
| tw | 0.38 | in |
| Ix | 659 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 81 | in³ |
| Zx | 92 | in³ |
| rx | 6.68 | in |
| Iy | 37.2 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 10.5 | in³ |
| Zy | 16.3 | in³ |
| ry | 1.59 | in |
Other sizes in the W16 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W16x50 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