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W14x53 Steel Beam — Dimensions & Properties

W14x53 weighs 53 lb/ft and is about 13.92 in deep. Below: the full AISC section properties, a scaled cross-section, and a pre-filled weight calculator.

Weight
53lb/ft
Depth
13.92in
Width
8.06in
Area
15.6in²
Shape
W14X53 · W — wide-flange

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= 20' (240″)
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Total weight
1 × W14X53
1,060lb
Per piece
1060lb
Pieces
1
Total
1060lb
Tons
0.53t
d13.92"bf 8.06"tw 0.37
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  1. 1.Weight per foot (from AISC)per AISC Shapes Database v16.0

    W14X53 is a listed shape; its nominal weight is a published property.

    = 53 lb/ft
  2. 2.Length in feet
    length (in) ÷ 12
    240 ÷ 12
    = 20 ft
  3. 3.Weight per piece
    weight per foot × length
    53 × 20
    = 1060 lb
  4. 4.Total weight
    weight per piece × quantity
    1060 × 1
    = 1060 lb
  5. 5.Convert to tons
    total lb ÷ 2000
    1060 ÷ 2000
    = 0.53 tons

Section properties

Geometry
Weight
53lb/ft
Area, A
15.6in²
Depth, d
13.92in
Flange width, bf
8.06in
Flange thick, tf
0.66in
Web thick, tw
0.37in
Strong axis (x-x)
Ix
541in⁴
Sx
77.8in³
Zx
87.1in³
rx
5.89in
Weak axis (y-y)
Iy
57.7in⁴
Sy
14.3in³
Zy
22in³
ry
1.92in
Torsion & warping
J
1.94in⁴
Cw
2,540in⁶
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.

W14x22 22 lb/ftW14x26 26 lb/ftW14x30 30 lb/ftW14x43 43 lb/ftW14x68 68 lb/ftW14x90 90 lb/ftW14x120 120 lb/ftW14x145 145 lb/ftW12x136 136 lb/ftW12x106 106 lb/ft

W14x53 — questions

How much does a W14x53 weigh per foot?
A W14x53 weighs 53 lb/ft. Over a 20-foot length that is 1,060 lb (0.53 tons); a 30-foot length is 1,590 lb.
What are the dimensions of a W14x53?
W14x53 has an actual depth of 13.92 in and a flange width of 8.06 in, a flange thickness of 0.66 in, and a web thickness of 0.37 in. Cross-sectional area is 15.6 in².
What is the moment of inertia and section modulus of a W14x53?
About its strong axis, W14x53 has a moment of inertia Ix of 541 in⁴ and a section modulus Sx of 77.8 in³, with a plastic section modulus Zx of 87.1 in³. Use these with your engineer's design values — they are geometric properties, not an allowable load.
What does W14x53 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 W14x53 is a nominally 14-inch-deep wide-flange beam weighing 53 lb/ft (actual depth 13.92 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.