W8x15 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 15 lb/ft
- A
- = 4.44 in²
- d
- = 8.11 in
- Ix
- = 48 in⁴
- Sx
- = 11.8 in³
- Zx
- = 13.6 in³
- rx
- = 3.29 in
- ry
- = 0.876 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 15 | lb/ft |
| A | 4.44 | in² |
| d | 8.11 | in |
| bf | 4.02 | in |
| tf | 0.315 | in |
| tw | 0.245 | in |
| Ix | 48 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 11.8 | in³ |
| Zx | 13.6 | in³ |
| rx | 3.29 | in |
| Iy | 3.41 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 1.7 | in³ |
| Zy | 2.67 | in³ |
| ry | 0.876 | in |
Other sizes in the W8 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W8x15 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