W10×15 wide-flange beam

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.

W10×15 measures 10 in. deep with a 4 in. flange, on a 1/4 in. web and 1/4 in. flanges.

At 15 lb per foot it is one of the 18 W10 sizes, which run from 12 to 112 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 13.8 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 68.9 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 16 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)10"
Flange width (bf)4"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)1/4"
k (detailing)13/16"
Workable gage (g)2 1/4"

Section properties

Weight15 lb/ft
Area (A)4.41 in²
Ix68.9 in⁴
Sx13.8 in³
Zx16 in³
rx3.95 in
Iy2.89 in⁴
Sy1.45 in³
Zy2.3 in³
ry0.81 in
J0.104 in⁴

Other W10 sizes

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

W10×12W10×17W10×19W10×22W10×26W10×30W10×33W10×39W10×45W10×49W10×54W10×60W10×68W10×77W10×88W10×100W10×112

All W10 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight wide-flange beams

Comparable 15 lb/ft sections in other wide-flange beam sizes.

W8×1515 lb/ft · Sx 11.8 in³W6×1515 lb/ft · Sx 9.72 in³W12×1414 lb/ft · Sx 14.9 in³W12×1616 lb/ft · Sx 17.1 in³W6×1616 lb/ft · Sx 10.2 in³W5×1616 lb/ft · Sx 8.55 in³W8×1313 lb/ft · Sx 9.91 in³W4×1313 lb/ft · Sx 5.46 in³

Compare W10×15 with a nearby size

W10×12 vs W10×15W10×15 vs W10×17W8×15 vs W10×15

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 W10×15 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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