W24x55
W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)
The W24x55 is a 599.4 mm deep, 178.1 mm wide w shape with a mass of 81.8 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).
Indicative properties - verify against the governing standard before professional use.
| Mass per metre | 81.8 kg/m55.0 lb/ft |
|---|---|
| Depth | 599.4 mm23.60 in |
| Flange width | 178.1 mm7.01 in |
| Web thickness | 10 mm0.394 in |
| Flange thickness | 12.8 mm0.504 in |
| Area | 10,452 mm²16.20 in² |
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 561,912,425 mm⁴1350.0 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Zₓ | 1,868,125 mm³114.00 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Sₓ | 2,195,867 mm³134.00 in³ |
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Frequently asked
- How much does a W24x55 weigh?
- A W24x55 has a mass of 81.8 kg/m (55.0 lb/ft).
- What are the dimensions of a W24x55?
- A W24x55 is 599.4 mm deep and 178.1 mm wide, with a 10 mm web and a 12.8 mm flange.
- What is the section modulus of a W24x55?
- Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 1,868,125 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 2,195,867 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.