W16×50 wide-flange beam

W16×50 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)16 1/4"
Flange width (bf)7 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 5/16"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight50 lb/ft
Area (A)14.7 in²
Ix659 in⁴
Sx81 in³
Zx92 in³
rx6.68 in
Iy37.2 in⁴
Sy10.5 in³
Zy16.3 in³
ry1.59 in
J1.52 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 W16×50 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing