W16×36 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.

W16×36 measures 15 7/8 in. deep with a 7 in. flange, on a 5/16 in. web and 7/16 in. flanges.

At 36 lb per foot it is one of the 11 W16 sizes, which run from 26 to 100 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 56.5 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 448 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 64 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)15 7/8"
Flange width (bf)7"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)7/16"
k (detailing)1 1/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight36 lb/ft
Area (A)10.6 in²
Ix448 in⁴
Sx56.5 in³
Zx64 in³
rx6.51 in
Iy24.5 in⁴
Sy7 in³
Zy10.8 in³
ry1.52 in
J0.545 in⁴

Other W16 sizes

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

W16×26W16×31W16×40W16×45W16×50W16×57W16×67W16×77W16×89W16×100

All W16 sizes and dimensions →

Similar weight wide-flange beams

Comparable 36 lb/ft sections in other wide-flange beam sizes.

W18×3535 lb/ft · Sx 57.6 in³W12×3535 lb/ft · Sx 45.6 in³W8×3535 lb/ft · Sx 31.2 in³W14×3434 lb/ft · Sx 48.6 in³W14×3838 lb/ft · Sx 54.6 in³W10×3333 lb/ft · Sx 35 in³W10×3939 lb/ft · Sx 42.1 in³W18×4040 lb/ft · Sx 68.4 in³

Compare W16×36 with a nearby size

W16×31 vs W16×36W16×36 vs W16×40

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 W16×36 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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