W12×50 wide-flange beam

W12×50 weighs 50 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)12 1/4"
Flange width (bf)8 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 1/2"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight50 lb/ft
Area (A)14.6 in²
Ix391 in⁴
Sx64.2 in³
Zx71.9 in³
rx5.18 in
Iy56.3 in⁴
Sy13.9 in³
Zy21.3 in³
ry1.96 in
J1.71 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need W12×50 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing