W6x20 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 20 lb/ft
- A
- = 5.87 in²
- d
- = 6.2 in
- Ix
- = 41.4 in⁴
- Sx
- = 13.4 in³
- Zx
- = 14.9 in³
- rx
- = 2.66 in
- ry
- = 1.5 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20 | lb/ft |
| A | 5.87 | in² |
| d | 6.2 | in |
| bf | 6.02 | in |
| tf | 0.365 | in |
| tw | 0.26 | in |
| Ix | 41.4 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 13.4 | in³ |
| Zx | 14.9 | in³ |
| rx | 2.66 | in |
| Iy | 13.3 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 4.41 | in³ |
| Zy | 6.72 | in³ |
| ry | 1.5 | in |
Other sizes in the W6 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W6x20 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