W6x12 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 12 lb/ft
- A
- = 3.55 in²
- d
- = 6.03 in
- Ix
- = 22.1 in⁴
- Sx
- = 7.31 in³
- Zx
- = 8.3 in³
- rx
- = 2.49 in
- ry
- = 0.918 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12 | lb/ft |
| A | 3.55 | in² |
| d | 6.03 | in |
| bf | 4 | in |
| tf | 0.28 | in |
| tw | 0.23 | in |
| Ix | 22.1 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 7.31 | in³ |
| Zx | 8.3 | in³ |
| rx | 2.49 | in |
| Iy | 2.99 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 1.5 | in³ |
| Zy | 2.32 | in³ |
| ry | 0.918 | in |
Other sizes in the W6 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W6x12 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