W10×60 vs W18×60
A side-by-side comparison of two AISC wide-flange beams, 16th Edition. Detailing dimensions to the nearest 1/16 in.
W10×60 and W18×60 both weigh 60 lb per foot, so the choice comes down to depth and stiffness rather than weight.
W18×60 is the deeper section at a nominal 18 in., versus 10 in.
W18×60 has the greater bending strength: section modulus Sx of 108 in³ versus 66.7, about 62% more.
| Property | W10×60 | W18×60 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 60 lb/ft | 60 lb/ft |
| Depth (d) | 10 1/4" | 18 1/4" |
| Flange width (bf) | 10 1/8" | 7 1/2" |
| Web thickness (tw) | 7/16" | 7/16" |
| Flange thickness (tf) | 11/16" | 11/16" |
| Area (A) | 17.7 in² | 17.6 in² |
| Moment of inertia (Ix) | 341 in⁴ | 984 in⁴ |
| Section modulus (Sx) | 66.7 in³ | 108 in³ |
| Plastic modulus (Zx) | 74.6 in³ | 123 in³ |
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