W6x20
Wide flange from AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Also designated W150X29.8.
Outline drawn from the published dimensions. Fillets and root radii are not shown.
Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Depth, d | 157 mm | 6.2 in |
| Flange width, b_f | 153 mm | 6.02 in |
| Web thickness, t_w | 6.6 mm | 0.26 in |
| Flange thickness, t_f | 9.27 mm | 0.365 in |
Bending about the major axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, Iₓ | 17,200,000 mm⁴ | 41.4 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, Sₓ | 220,000 mm³ | 13.4 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Zₓ | 246,000 mm³ | 14.9 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, rₓ | 67.6 mm | 2.66 in |
| Distance to top fibre | 78.5 mm | 3.1 in |
| Distance to bottom fibre | 78.5 mm | 3.1 in |
Bending about the minor axis
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Second moment of area, I_y | 5,540,000 mm⁴ | 13.3 in⁴ |
| Elastic modulus, S_y | 72,300 mm³ | 4.41 in³ |
| Plastic modulus, Z_y | 110,000 mm³ | 6.72 in³ |
| Radius of gyration, r_y | 38.1 mm | 1.5 in |
Torsion and warping
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion constant, J | 99,900 mm⁴ | 0.24 in⁴ |
| Warping constant, C_w | 3.03000e+10 mm⁶ | 113 in⁶ |
Mass
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Mass per metre | 29.8 kg/m | 20 lb/ft |