W6x15 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 15 lb/ft
- A
- = 4.43 in²
- d
- = 5.99 in
- Ix
- = 29.1 in⁴
- Sx
- = 9.72 in³
- Zx
- = 10.8 in³
- rx
- = 2.56 in
- ry
- = 1.45 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15 | lb/ft |
| A | 4.43 | in² |
| d | 5.99 | in |
| bf | 5.99 | in |
| tf | 0.26 | in |
| tw | 0.23 | in |
| Ix | 29.1 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 9.72 | in³ |
| Zx | 10.8 | in³ |
| rx | 2.56 | in |
| Iy | 9.32 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 3.11 | in³ |
| Zy | 4.75 | in³ |
| ry | 1.45 | in |
Other sizes in the W6 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W6x15 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