W5x16 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 16 lb/ft
- A
- = 4.71 in²
- d
- = 5.01 in
- Ix
- = 21.4 in⁴
- Sx
- = 8.55 in³
- Zx
- = 9.63 in³
- rx
- = 2.13 in
- ry
- = 1.26 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 16 | lb/ft |
| A | 4.71 | in² |
| d | 5.01 | in |
| bf | 5 | in |
| tf | 0.36 | in |
| tw | 0.24 | in |
| Ix | 21.4 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 8.55 | in³ |
| Zx | 9.63 | in³ |
| rx | 2.13 | in |
| Iy | 7.51 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 3 | in³ |
| Zy | 4.58 | in³ |
| ry | 1.26 | in |
Other sizes in the W5 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W5x16 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