W6x8.5 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 8.5 lb/ft
- A
- = 2.52 in²
- d
- = 5.83 in
- Ix
- = 14.9 in⁴
- Sx
- = 5.1 in³
- Zx
- = 5.73 in³
- rx
- = 2.43 in
- ry
- = 0.89 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5 | lb/ft |
| A | 2.52 | in² |
| d | 5.83 | in |
| bf | 3.94 | in |
| tf | 0.195 | in |
| tw | 0.17 | in |
| Ix | 14.9 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 5.1 | in³ |
| Zx | 5.73 | in³ |
| rx | 2.43 | in |
| Iy | 1.99 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 1.01 | in³ |
| Zy | 1.56 | in³ |
| ry | 0.89 | in |
Other sizes in the W6 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W6x8.5 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