HP16×183 H-pile

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

HP16×183 measures 16 1/2 in. deep with a 16 1/2 in. flange, on a 1 1/8 in. web and 1 1/8 in. flanges.

At 183 lb per foot it is the heaviest of the 6 HP16 sizes, which run from 88 to 183 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 304 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 2510 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 349 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)16 1/2"
Flange width (bf)16 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1 1/8"
k (detailing)2 5/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight183 lb/ft
Area (A)54.1 in²
Ix2510 in⁴
Sx304 in³
Zx349 in³
rx6.81 in
Iy818 in⁴
Sy100 in³
Zy156 in³
ry3.89 in
J26.9 in⁴

Other HP16 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

HP16×88HP16×101HP16×121HP16×141HP16×162

Similar weight H-piles

Comparable 183 lb/ft sections in other H-pile sizes.

HP18×181181 lb/ft · Sx 336 in³HP18×204204 lb/ft · Sx 380 in³HP18×157157 lb/ft · Sx 290 in³HP18×135135 lb/ft · Sx 251 in³HP14×117117 lb/ft · Sx 172 in³HP14×102102 lb/ft · Sx 150 in³HP14×8989 lb/ft · Sx 131 in³HP12×8989 lb/ft · Sx 112 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need HP16×183 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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