W6×16 wide-flange beam

W6×16 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)6 1/4"
Flange width (bf)4"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)3/8"
k (detailing)7/8"
Workable gage (g)2 1/4"

Section properties

Weight16 lb/ft
Area (A)4.74 in²
Ix32.1 in⁴
Sx10.2 in³
Zx11.7 in³
rx2.6 in
Iy4.43 in⁴
Sy2.2 in³
Zy3.39 in³
ry0.967 in
J0.223 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 W6×16 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing