W36x256 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 256 lb/ft
- A
- = 75.3 in²
- d
- = 37.4 in
- Ix
- = 16,800 in⁴
- Sx
- = 895 in³
- Zx
- = 1,040 in³
- rx
- = 14.9 in
- ry
- = 2.65 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 256 | lb/ft |
| A | 75.3 | in² |
| d | 37.4 | in |
| bf | 12.2 | in |
| tf | 1.73 | in |
| tw | 0.96 | in |
| Ix | 16,800 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 895 | in³ |
| Zx | 1,040 | in³ |
| rx | 14.9 | in |
| Iy | 528 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 86.5 | in³ |
| Zy | 137 | in³ |
| ry | 2.65 | in |
Other sizes in the W36 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W36x256 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