The W16x50 is a wide-flange structural steel shape identified in the reference data below. This page brings together its listed section dimensions, sectional area, unit weight, and the governing AISC reference so engineers, detailers, fabricators, and students can review the shape consistently.
Use the source values as a dimensional reference for preliminary coordination, drafting, and section comparison. Final member selection, connection design, stability checks, and code compliance require project-specific engineering review.
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 : 414 mm
Width : 179.6 mm
Web Thickness : 9.7 mm
Flange Thickness : 16 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 10.2 mm
Sectional Area : 94.84 cm2
Unit Weight : 74.4 kg/m
How to use the W16x50 reference data
The dimensions describe the overall profile and the principal parts of the section: the flanges, the web, and the transition at the root fillet. These details are useful when checking clearances, preparing steel details, coordinating framing geometry, or comparing this shape with other W shapes.
The sectional area and unit weight support material quantity checks and coordination between design, estimating, and fabrication documents. They should be kept distinct from structural resistance, which depends on the applicable material specification, unbraced length, loading, connection conditions, and other project-specific factors.
AISC reference and drafting context
The source identifies AISC 360-16 as the applicable AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings reference. Treat the listed shape data as the authoritative local content for this page, and consult the project’s adopted requirements before using it for design or approval.
For production workflows, the accompanying DWG resource can help with CAD coordination. Verify units, insertion scale, layer standards, and the drawing’s intended level of accuracy before incorporating geometry into fabrication or construction documents.
Related steel-shape topics
- W-shape dimensions: compare flange, web, and overall profile terminology across wide-flange sections.
- Steel section properties: review how area and other listed properties are used in engineering references.
- Structural steel connections: connect member selection with detailing and connection-design considerations.
- CAD and DWG resources: coordinate reference geometry with project drafting standards.
Frequently asked questions
What type of shape is the W16x50?
It is a W, or wide-flange, structural steel shape. Its reference entry provides the profile dimensions, sectional area, and unit weight.
What does AISC 360-16 represent on this page?
AISC 360-16 is the identified edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings used as the reference context for the listed shape information.
Can the listed W16x50 data be used directly for member design?
The data is useful for reference, coordination, and preliminary comparison, but it does not replace project-specific checks for strength, stability, serviceability, connections, fabrication, or adopted design requirements.
What should be checked before using the DWG file?
Check the drawing units, scale, layer conventions, orientation, and intended use. Confirm the geometry against the authoritative project or engineering reference before using it for fabrication or construction documentation.
