W16x40
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W16x40 is a 406.4 mm deep, 177.8 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 | 406.4 mm16.00 in |
| Flange width | 177.8 mm7.00 in |
| Web thickness | 7.7 mm0.303 in |
| Flange thickness | 12.8 mm0.504 in |
| Area | 7,613 mm²11.80 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 215,607,878 mm⁴518.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,060,243 mm³64.70 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 1,196,256 mm³73.00 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W16x40 weigh?
- A W16x40 has a mass of 59.5 kg/m (40.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W16x40?
- A W16x40 is 406.4 mm deep and 177.8 mm wide, with a 7.7 mm web and a 12.8 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W16x40?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 1,060,243 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 1,196,256 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.