W6x15
Wide flange from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated W150X22.5.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 152 mm | 5.99 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 152 mm | 5.99 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 5.84 mm | 0.23 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 6.6 mm | 0.26 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 12,100,000 mm⁴ | 29.1 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 159,000 mm³ | 9.72 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 177,000 mm³ | 10.8 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 65 mm | 2.56 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 76 mm | 2.995 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 76 mm | 2.995 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 3,880,000 mm⁴ | 9.32 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 51,000 mm³ | 3.11 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 77,800 mm³ | 4.75 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 36.8 mm | 1.45 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 42,000 mm⁴ | 0.101 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 2.05000e+10 mm⁶ | 76.5 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 22.5 kg/m | 15 lb/ft |