The W5x16 is a W beam designation presented with reference information from AISC 360-16. This page brings together the section dimensions, material takeoff data, and drafting resource needed for an initial shape reference.
Use the listed values as the authoritative local data for this page. Design checks, connection details, stability assessments, and member selection require review by a qualified engineer using the applicable project criteria.
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 : 127.3 mm
Width : 127 mm
Web Thickness : 6.1 mm
Flange Thickness : 9.1 mm
Root Fillet Radius : 7.6 mm
Sectional Area : 30.39 cm2
Unit Weight : 23.9 kg/m
How to read the W5x16 reference
The dimensional entries describe the overall profile and its principal components. Depth and width identify the section envelope, while web thickness and flange thickness describe the thickness of the web and flanges. These dimensions are useful when checking clearances, modeling the shape, and coordinating steel details.
The root fillet radius identifies the curved transition between the web and flange. That transition matters when interpreting rolled-shape geometry, detailing adjacent components, and comparing a CAD representation with published section data.
Area and unit weight
Sectional area is a cross-sectional property used in engineering calculations and quantity review. The listed unit weight supports preliminary material estimating and member scheduling. These entries should be kept with their stated units when transferring information into a spreadsheet, model, or calculation package.
AISC reference and CAD workflow
The page cites the American Institute of Steel Construction Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, AISC 360-16. That reference provides the design, fabrication, and erection framework identified in the source content; it does not replace project-specific engineering judgment or the applicable contract requirements.
The downloadable DWG can support drafting and coordination. Before using it in production documents, verify the file against the authoritative section data and your organization’s CAD standards. Related reference topics may include W-shape terminology, steel section properties, connection detailing, and structural steel CAD blocks.
W5x16 frequently asked questions
What does W5x16 identify?
W5x16 is the designation used for the W beam listed on this page. The source also provides its dimensional and mass-related reference data.
What information is provided for the W5x16?
The reference includes depth, width, web thickness, flange thickness, root fillet radius, sectional area, and unit weight.
What is the AISC 16 reference?
The source refers to AISC 360-16, the 2016 edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. It establishes requirements related to the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures in the United States.
Can the W5x16 DWG be used directly for fabrication?
The DWG is a drafting resource and should be checked against the source data, project requirements, and applicable detailing procedures before it is used in fabrication or issued documents.
Does the listed unit weight select the beam for a project?
No. Unit weight supports estimating and scheduling, but member selection also depends on the complete engineering design, loading, stability, connections, and project requirements.
