W16×26 wide-flange beam

W16×26 weighs 26 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)15 3/4"
Flange width (bf)5 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)3/8"
k (detailing)1 1/16"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight26 lb/ft
Area (A)7.68 in²
Ix301 in⁴
Sx38.4 in³
Zx44.2 in³
rx6.26 in
Iy9.59 in⁴
Sy3.49 in³
Zy5.48 in³
ry1.12 in
J0.262 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 W16×26 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing