The W12x14 is a W-shape steel section listed with dimensional and weight information for structural steel reference and drafting work. This page preserves the supplied AISC-based values and adds context for interpreting the section data.
Use the dimensional entries when checking clearances, connection layouts, or CAD details. For design work, compare the listed geometry with the applicable section properties, material specification, connection requirements, and project design criteria rather than selecting a member from its designation or unit weight alone.
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 : 302.3 mm
Width : 100.8 mm
Web Thickness : 5.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 5.7 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 26.84 cm2
Unit Weight : 21.1 kg/m
How to read the W12x14 reference
The source data identifies the section by its overall depth and width, along with web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions describe the physical profile and are useful when preparing details, checking fit-up, or coordinating steel members with plates and connections.
The listed sectional area describes the amount of steel in the cross-section, while the unit weight supports estimating member weight and handling requirements. These entries should be kept distinct from strength and stability properties, which require the appropriate section-property data and engineering checks.
Design and drafting considerations
- Use the listed flange and web dimensions when developing connection or framing details, while allowing for the root fillet shown in the reference.
- Coordinate the section dimensions with bolts, plates, welds, copes, seats, and adjacent members in the project drawings.
- Confirm the governing design specification, steel material, load effects, unbraced conditions, and connection design before using the shape in a structural application.
- For digital workflows, the available DWG file can support CAD coordination; verify scale, units, layer conventions, and geometry against the authoritative section data before release.
Related steel-shape references
Readers comparing this member with other sections may also benefit from internal references covering W-shapes, AISC steel shapes, steel section properties, and structural steel detailing. These topics help distinguish geometric reference data from the checks required for member and connection design.
W12x14 FAQ
What is the W12x14?
W12x14 is the designation of a W-shape steel section documented on this page with its principal dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight.
Which standard is referenced for the W12x14 data?
The source references the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16, identified as the 2016 edition.
What dimensions are provided for this section?
The reference lists overall depth and width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These values are intended for dimensional reference and coordination.
What does the unit weight indicate?
The unit weight indicates the listed mass per unit length of the steel section. It can support quantity and handling estimates, but it does not by itself establish structural capacity.
Is a DWG file available?
Yes. The page includes a downloadable DWG reference file for the W12x14. Review its units and geometry against the supplied section data before using it in production drawings.
