W10×49 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.

W10×49 measures 10 in. deep with a 10 in. flange, on a 5/16 in. web and 9/16 in. flanges.

At 49 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 = 54.6 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 272 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 60.4 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)10"
Flange width (bf)10"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)9/16"
k (detailing)1 1/4"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight49 lb/ft
Area (A)14.4 in²
Ix272 in⁴
Sx54.6 in³
Zx60.4 in³
rx4.35 in
Iy93.4 in⁴
Sy18.7 in³
Zy28.3 in³
ry2.54 in
J1.39 in⁴

Other W10 sizes

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

W10×12W10×15W10×17W10×19W10×22W10×26W10×30W10×33W10×39W10×45W10×54W10×60W10×68W10×77W10×88W10×100W10×112

All W10 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight wide-flange beams

Comparable 49 lb/ft sections in other wide-flange beam sizes.

W21×4848 lb/ft · Sx 93 in³W14×4848 lb/ft · Sx 70.2 in³W8×4848 lb/ft · Sx 43.2 in³W21×5050 lb/ft · Sx 94.5 in³W18×5050 lb/ft · Sx 88.9 in³W16×5050 lb/ft · Sx 81 in³W12×5050 lb/ft · Sx 64.2 in³W18×4646 lb/ft · Sx 78.8 in³

Compare W10×49 with a nearby size

W10×45 vs W10×49W10×49 vs W10×54

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 W10×49 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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