W16×45 wide-flange beam

W16×45 weighs 45 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)16 1/8"
Flange width (bf)7"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)9/16"
k (detailing)1 1/4"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight45 lb/ft
Area (A)13.3 in²
Ix586 in⁴
Sx72.7 in³
Zx82.3 in³
rx6.65 in
Iy32.8 in⁴
Sy9.34 in³
Zy14.5 in³
ry1.57 in
J1.11 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 W16×45 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing