W12x53
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W12x53 is a 307.3 mm deep, 254 mm wide w shape with a mass of 78.9 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).
Indicative properties - verify against the governing standard before professional use.
| Mass per metre | 78.9 kg/m53.0 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Depth | 307.3 mm12.10 in |
| Flange width | 254 mm10.00 in |
| Web thickness | 8.8 mm0.346 in |
| Flange thickness | 14.6 mm0.575 in |
| Area | 10,064 mm²15.60 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 176,898,356 mm⁴425.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,156,927 mm³70.60 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,276,552 mm³77.90 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W12x53 weigh?
- A W12x53 has a mass of 78.9 kg/m (53.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W12x53?
- A W12x53 is 307.3 mm deep and 254 mm wide, with a 8.8 mm web and a 14.6 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W12x53?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 1,156,927 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 1,276,552 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.