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W14x68 Steel Beam: Dimensions & Properties

W14x68 weighs 68 lb/ft and is about 14.04 in deep. Below: the full AISC section properties, a scaled cross-section, and a pre-filled weight calculator.

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Weight
68lb/ft
Depth
14.04in
Width
10.04in
Area
20in²
Shape
W14X68 · W: wide-flange
Length (each piece)
ft
in

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Cost estimate (optional)
$/lb

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Total weight
1 × W14X68
1,360lb
Per piece
1360lb
Pieces
1
Total
1360lb
Tons
0.68t
d14.04"bf 10.04"tw 0.415
ƒShow the math
  1. 1.Weight per foot (from AISC)per AISC Shapes Database v16.0

    W14X68 is a listed shape; its nominal weight is a published property.

    = 68 lb/ft
  2. 2.Weight per piece
    weight per foot × length
    68 × 20
    = 1360 lb
  3. 3.Total weight
    weight per piece × quantity
    1360 × 1
    = 1360 lb
  4. 4.Convert to tons
    total lb ÷ 2000
    1360 ÷ 2000
    = 0.68 tons

Section properties

Geometry
Weight
68lb/ft
Area, A
20in²
Depth, d
14.04in
Flange width, bf
10.04in
Flange thick, tf
0.72in
Web thick, tw
0.415in
Strong axis (x-x)
Ix
722in⁴
Sx
103in³
Zx
115in³
rx
6.01in
Weak axis (y-y)
Iy
121in⁴
Sy
24.2in³
Zy
36.9in³
ry
2.46in
Torsion & warping
J
3.01in⁴
Cw
5,380in⁶
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/ftW14x53 53 lb/ftW14x90 90 lb/ftW14x120 120 lb/ftW14x145 145 lb/ftW12x136 136 lb/ftW12x106 106 lb/ft

W14x68: questions

How much does a W14x68 weigh per foot?
A W14x68 weighs 68 lb/ft. Over a 20-foot length that is 1,360 lb (0.68 tons); a 30-foot length is 2,040 lb.
What are the dimensions of a W14x68?
W14x68 has an actual depth of 14.04 in and a flange width of 10.04 in, a flange thickness of 0.72 in, and a web thickness of 0.415 in. Cross-sectional area is 20 in².
What is the moment of inertia and section modulus of a W14x68?
About its strong axis, W14x68 has a moment of inertia Ix of 722 in⁴ and a section modulus Sx of 103 in³, with a plastic section modulus Zx of 115 in³. Use these with your engineer's design values. They are geometric properties, not an allowable load.
What does W14x68 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 W14x68 is a nominally 14-inch-deep wide-flange beam weighing 68 lb/ft (actual depth 14.04 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.