W14×43 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.

W14×43 measures 13 5/8 in. deep with a 8 in. flange, on a 5/16 in. web and 1/2 in. flanges.

At 43 lb per foot it is one of the 38 W14 sizes, which run from 22 to 873 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 62.6 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 428 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 69.6 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)13 5/8"
Flange width (bf)8"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1/2"
k (detailing)1 3/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight43 lb/ft
Area (A)12.6 in²
Ix428 in⁴
Sx62.6 in³
Zx69.6 in³
rx5.82 in
Iy45.2 in⁴
Sy11.3 in³
Zy17.3 in³
ry1.89 in
J1.05 in⁴

Other W14 sizes

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

W14×22W14×26W14×30W14×34W14×38W14×48W14×53W14×61W14×68W14×74W14×82W14×90W14×99W14×109W14×120W14×132W14×145W14×159W14×176W14×193W14×211W14×233W14×257W14×283

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Similar weight wide-flange beams

Comparable 43 lb/ft sections in other wide-flange beam sizes.

W21×4444 lb/ft · Sx 81.6 in³W16×4545 lb/ft · Sx 72.7 in³W12×4545 lb/ft · Sx 57.7 in³W10×4545 lb/ft · Sx 49.1 in³W18×4040 lb/ft · Sx 68.4 in³W16×4040 lb/ft · Sx 64.7 in³W12×4040 lb/ft · Sx 51.5 in³W8×4040 lb/ft · Sx 35.5 in³

Compare W14×43 with a nearby size

W14×38 vs W14×43W14×43 vs W14×48

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 W14×43 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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