W16×57 wide-flange beam

W16×57 weighs 57 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 3/8"
Flange width (bf)7 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)7/16"
Flange thickness (tf)11/16"
k (detailing)1 3/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight57 lb/ft
Area (A)16.8 in²
Ix758 in⁴
Sx92.2 in³
Zx105 in³
rx6.72 in
Iy43.1 in⁴
Sy12.1 in³
Zy18.9 in³
ry1.6 in
J2.22 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 W16×57 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing