W5 Beam Sizes
The W5 series runs 2 sizes, from W5x19 at 19 lb/ft to W5x16 at 16 lb/ft. They share a nominal depth and a common set of rolls, so a size change within the series usually keeps the connection detail intact.
W5 sizes, heaviest first
| Size | lb/ft | d (in) | A (in²) | Ix (in⁴) | Sx (in³) | Zx (in³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5x19 | 19 | 5.15 | 5.56 | 26.3 | 10.2 | 11.6 |
| W5x16 | 16 | 5.01 | 4.71 | 21.4 | 8.55 | 9.63 |
Nominal depth is not actual depth; the tabulated d above is what to detail to.
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare across every series
- Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
check a span made up of one of these sizes
- All Shape Series
every published series, W-shapes through round HSS