The W16x100 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified by its nominal depth and weight designation. This reference page presents the listed geometric dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and a downloadable DWG file for drafting workflows.
Use the dimensional data below when reviewing a section in a drawing or preliminary comparison. For member design, connection detailing, and specification decisions, confirm the applicable project requirements and have the results verified by a qualified structural engineer.
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 : 431.8 mm
Width : 264.2 mm
Web Thickness : 14.9 mm
Flange Thickness : 25 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10.3 mm
Sectional Area : 189.68 cm2
Unit Weight : 148.9 kg/m
How to read the W16x100 reference
The source data identifies this member as a W beam and provides its depth, flange width, web thickness, flange thickness, and root fillet radius. These dimensions describe the overall shape and the transition between the web and flanges, which is important when checking clearances, detailing connections, or coordinating fabrication drawings.
The listed sectional area is a geometric property of the steel cross-section. The listed unit weight expresses the member’s mass per unit length. Together, these values support quantity takeoffs and preliminary coordination, but they do not by themselves establish a member’s capacity or suitability for a particular structural design.
Specification context and drafting use
The page references the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, identified in the source as AISC 360-16. That reference provides the design, fabrication, and erection context for structural steel work in the United States; project documents may also impose additional material, connection, fabrication, or inspection requirements.
For CAD coordination, download the available W16x100 DWG and compare the drawing geometry with the published values on this page. Related resources on this site can include W-shape dimensions, steel section properties, and steel connection and detailing guidance.
Important verification note
Shape dimensions and tabulated properties should be checked against the governing project reference before fabrication or design release. Pay particular attention to units, section orientation, connection clearances, and any revisions to the project steel specification.
Frequently asked questions
What type of section is W16x100?
W16x100 is identified as a W beam, commonly described as a wide-flange structural steel section.
What information is provided for W16x100?
The source lists the section depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight. It also provides access to a DWG file.
What does the AISC 360-16 reference mean on this page?
It identifies the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, 2016 edition, as the specification context cited by the source content. It is not a substitute for project-specific design checks or contract requirements.
Can the DWG be used directly for structural design?
The DWG is useful for drafting and coordination. Design decisions still require verification of the governing section data, material requirements, loading, stability, connections, and applicable project criteria.
