W21x83 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 83 lb/ft
- A
- = 24.4 in²
- d
- = 21.4 in
- Ix
- = 1,830 in⁴
- Sx
- = 171 in³
- Zx
- = 196 in³
- rx
- = 8.67 in
- ry
- = 1.83 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 83 | lb/ft |
| A | 24.4 | in² |
| d | 21.4 | in |
| bf | 8.36 | in |
| tf | 0.835 | in |
| tw | 0.515 | in |
| Ix | 1,830 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 171 | in³ |
| Zx | 196 | in³ |
| rx | 8.67 | in |
| Iy | 81.4 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 19.5 | in³ |
| Zy | 30.5 | in³ |
| ry | 1.83 | in |
Other sizes in the W21 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W21x83 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