W5×16 wide-flange beam

W5×16 weighs 16 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)5"
Flange width (bf)5"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)3/8"
k (detailing)3/4"
Workable gage (g)2 3/4"

Section properties

Weight16 lb/ft
Area (A)4.71 in²
Ix21.4 in⁴
Sx8.55 in³
Zx9.63 in³
rx2.13 in
Iy7.51 in⁴
Sy3 in³
Zy4.58 in³
ry1.26 in
J0.192 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 W5×16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing