W8x48 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 48 lb/ft
- A
- = 14.1 in²
- d
- = 8.5 in
- Ix
- = 184 in⁴
- Sx
- = 43.2 in³
- Zx
- = 49 in³
- rx
- = 3.61 in
- ry
- = 2.08 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 48 | lb/ft |
| A | 14.1 | in² |
| d | 8.5 | in |
| bf | 8.11 | in |
| tf | 0.685 | in |
| tw | 0.4 | in |
| Ix | 184 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 43.2 | in³ |
| Zx | 49 | in³ |
| rx | 3.61 | in |
| Iy | 60.9 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 15 | in³ |
| Zy | 22.9 | in³ |
| ry | 2.08 | in |
Other sizes in the W8 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W8x48 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