W6x16 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 16 lb/ft
- A
- = 4.74 in²
- d
- = 6.28 in
- Ix
- = 32.1 in⁴
- Sx
- = 10.2 in³
- Zx
- = 11.7 in³
- rx
- = 2.6 in
- ry
- = 0.967 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 16 | lb/ft |
| A | 4.74 | in² |
| d | 6.28 | in |
| bf | 4.03 | in |
| tf | 0.405 | in |
| tw | 0.26 | in |
| Ix | 32.1 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 10.2 | in³ |
| Zx | 11.7 | in³ |
| rx | 2.6 | in |
| Iy | 4.43 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 2.2 | in³ |
| Zy | 3.39 | in³ |
| ry | 0.967 | in |
Other sizes in the W6 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W6x16 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