The W10x15 is a W-beam reference entry for engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students working with structural steel shapes. This page presents the source dimensions and basic identification data in metric units, together with an available DWG file for drafting workflows.
Use the values below as a section-reference starting point, then verify material specifications, design assumptions, connection requirements, and project criteria before using the shape in engineering work. Related resources on this site include W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, structural steel terminology, and CAD/DWG references.
W Beam
refer to : AISC 16
the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16), which is the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. It provides guidelines and requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Depth : 253.7 mm
Width : 101.6 mm
Web Thickness : 5.8 mm
Flange Thickness : 6.9 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 28.45 cm2
Unit Weight : 22.3 kg/m
How to read this W10x15 reference
The listed geometric fields describe the overall profile and its principal components. Depth and width describe the outside envelope of the section. Web thickness refers to the central vertical element, while flange thickness describes the horizontal elements. The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and a flange.
Sectional area is an area property of the steel cross-section. It is distinct from unit weight, which expresses the mass associated with a length of the member. Keep the units attached to each value when transferring information into design notes, estimating documents, spreadsheets, or CAD metadata.
Reference and drafting use
The source identifies AISC 360-16 as the governing AISC specification reference for the listed context. A specification reference provides a design and construction framework; it does not by itself establish that a particular member is adequate for a project. Actual selection requires checking the applicable loads, restraints, limit states, material information, connections, fabrication conditions, and governing project requirements.
The downloadable DWG can support layout and detailing tasks. Before issuing a drawing, check the file units, layer conventions, scale, section orientation, and the project’s required drafting standards. For broader comparison work, pair this entry with the site’s resources for W-shape terminology and section-property interpretation.
W10x15 frequently asked questions
What type of steel shape is W10x15?
W10x15 is identified in the source as a W beam. The entry provides its profile dimensions, section area, unit weight, and root fillet information.
Which units are used on this page?
The dimensional and property data are presented in metric units, including millimeters, square centimeters, and kilograms per meter. Preserve the units when copying the values into calculations or documentation.
What specification reference is listed?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified here as the 2016 edition. Review the complete applicable project requirements rather than treating this page as a substitute for design verification.
Is a CAD file available for W10x15?
Yes. The source includes a DWG download for W10x15. Confirm file units, geometry, and drafting conventions before incorporating the file into a project drawing.
Can the listed unit weight be used as a design capacity?
No. Unit weight describes mass per unit length; it is not a strength, resistance, or allowable-capacity value. Capacity checks require the applicable design information and project conditions.
