W12x40
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W12x40 is a 302.3 mm deep, 203.5 mm wide w shape with a mass of 59.5 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).
Indicative properties - verify against the governing standard before professional use.
| Mass per metre | 59.5 kg/m40.0 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Depth | 302.3 mm11.90 in |
| Flange width | 203.5 mm8.01 in |
| Web thickness | 7.5 mm0.295 in |
| Flange thickness | 13.1 mm0.516 in |
| Area | 7,548 mm²11.70 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 127,783,048 mm⁴307.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 843,934 mm³51.50 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 934,063 mm³57.00 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W12x40 weigh?
- A W12x40 has a mass of 59.5 kg/m (40.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W12x40?
- A W12x40 is 302.3 mm deep and 203.5 mm wide, with a 7.5 mm web and a 13.1 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W12x40?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 843,934 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 934,063 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.