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W12x26 Steel Beam — Dimensions & Properties

W12x26 weighs 26 lb/ft and is about 12.22 in deep. Below: the full AISC section properties, a scaled cross-section, and a pre-filled weight calculator.

Weight
26lb/ft
Depth
12.22in
Width
6.49in
Area
7.65in²
Shape
W12X26 · W — wide-flange

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= 20' (240″)
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Total weight
1 × W12X26
520lb
Per piece
520lb
Pieces
1
Total
520lb
Tons
0.26t
d12.22"bf 6.49"tw 0.23
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  1. 1.Weight per foot (from AISC)per AISC Shapes Database v16.0

    W12X26 is a listed shape; its nominal weight is a published property.

    = 26 lb/ft
  2. 2.Length in feet
    length (in) ÷ 12
    240 ÷ 12
    = 20 ft
  3. 3.Weight per piece
    weight per foot × length
    26 × 20
    = 520 lb
  4. 4.Total weight
    weight per piece × quantity
    520 × 1
    = 520 lb
  5. 5.Convert to tons
    total lb ÷ 2000
    520 ÷ 2000
    = 0.26 tons

Section properties

Geometry
Weight
26lb/ft
Area, A
7.65in²
Depth, d
12.22in
Flange width, bf
6.49in
Flange thick, tf
0.38in
Web thick, tw
0.23in
Strong axis (x-x)
Ix
204in⁴
Sx
33.4in³
Zx
37.2in³
rx
5.17in
Weak axis (y-y)
Iy
17.3in⁴
Sy
5.34in³
Zy
8.17in³
ry
1.51in
Torsion & warping
J
0.3in⁴
Cw
607in⁶
Before you rely on this
  • Listed weight is the AISC theoretical (nominal) weight per foot. Actual mill weight varies within ASTM rolling tolerance, roughly ±2.5%.
  • This is bare member steel only. Add plates, stiffeners, connections, bolts, and coatings for a full erected-steel takeoff.

Similar shapes

Same series and nearest depths — compare weight and section modulus when you are sizing.

W12x14 14 lb/ftW12x16 16 lb/ftW12x19 19 lb/ftW12x22 22 lb/ftW12x30 30 lb/ftW12x40 40 lb/ftW12x50 50 lb/ftW12x65 65 lb/ftW12x87 87 lb/ftW12x106 106 lb/ft

W12x26 — questions

How much does a W12x26 weigh per foot?
A W12x26 weighs 26 lb/ft. Over a 20-foot length that is 520 lb (0.26 tons); a 30-foot length is 780 lb.
What are the dimensions of a W12x26?
W12x26 has an actual depth of 12.22 in and a flange width of 6.49 in, a flange thickness of 0.38 in, and a web thickness of 0.23 in. Cross-sectional area is 7.65 in².
What is the moment of inertia and section modulus of a W12x26?
About its strong axis, W12x26 has a moment of inertia Ix of 204 in⁴ and a section modulus Sx of 33.4 in³, with a plastic section modulus Zx of 37.2 in³. Use these with your engineer's design values — they are geometric properties, not an allowable load.
What does W12x26 mean?
The W means wide-flange. The first number is the nominal depth in inches and the second is the weight in pounds per foot — so W12x26 is a nominally 12-inch-deep wide-flange beam weighing 26 lb/ft (actual depth 12.22 in).

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Sources & references

Estimates for planning purposes only. Verify all results against the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction and with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This tool is not a substitute for a licensed professional engineer. See our methodology, sources, and code editions.

Data: AISC Shapes Database v16.0, © AISC — used per its developer-use provision.