AISC HP-Shapes: Dimensions and Section Properties

Browse AISC bearing-pile HP-shapes by depth and weight. Compare dimensions and section properties for foundation applications.

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AISC HP-shape dimensions and section properties in imperial units
Designation Weight (lb/ft) Depth, d (in) Flange width, bf (in) Area (in²) Ix (in⁴) Sx (in³)
HP18x204 204 18.3 18.1 60.2 3480 380
HP18x181 181 18 18 53.2 3020 336
HP18x157 157 17.7 17.9 46.2 2570 290
HP18x135 135 17.5 17.8 39.9 2200 251
HP16x183 183 16.5 16.3 54.1 2510 304
HP16x162 162 16.3 16.1 47.7 2190 269
HP16x141 141 16 16 41.7 1870 234
HP16x121 121 15.8 15.9 35.8 1590 201
HP16x101 101 15.5 15.8 29.9 1300 168
HP16x88 88 15.3 15.7 25.8 1110 145
HP14x117 117 14.2 14.9 34.4 1220 172
HP14x102 102 14 14.8 30.1 1050 150
HP14x89 89 13.8 14.7 26.1 904 131
HP14x73 73 13.6 14.6 21.4 729 107
HP12x89 89 12.4 12.3 25.9 693 112
HP12x84 84 12.3 12.3 24.6 650 106
HP12x74 74 12.1 12.2 21.8 569 93.8
HP12x63 63 11.9 12.1 18.4 472 79.1
HP12x53 53 11.8 12 15.5 393 66.7
HP10x57 57 9.99 10.2 16.7 294 58.8
HP10x42 42 9.7 10.1 12.4 210 43.4
HP8x36 36 8.02 8.16 10.6 119 29.8

Family overview

What are AISC HP-Shapes?

AISC HP-shapes are bearing piles with nearly equal flange and web thickness, intended for foundation and pile applications. Designations follow the depth × weight pattern. Geometry suits driving and axial load paths more than typical floor-beam framing, so compare HP candidates on tabulated properties and project pile criteria rather than treating them as ordinary W-beams. This hub filters the finder to HP-shapes for comparison, charts and calculator handoff.

Designations

Understanding HP-Shapes designations

HP12×53

HP designations use nominal depth and weight, such as HP12×53. Flange and web thicknesses are relatively similar compared with many W-shapes.

Nominal depth series

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Properties

HP-Shapes properties explained

These properties are especially relevant when comparing HP-Shapes. View the complete property glossary.

Symbol Property Units Why it matters
Weight Weight lb/ft, kg/m Mass per unit length; used for self-weight and economy comparisons
d Overall depth in, mm Overall depth and clearance
bf Flange width in, mm Overall flange width and lateral behaviour
tw Web thickness in, mm Web thickness and shear-related behaviour
tf Flange thickness in, mm Flange thickness and flexural/local behaviour
A Cross-sectional area in², mm² Total steel cross-sectional area
Ix Moment of inertia (x) in⁴, mm⁴ Major-axis flexural stiffness
Iy Moment of inertia (y) in⁴, mm⁴ Minor-axis flexural stiffness
Sx Elastic section modulus (x) in³, mm³ Elastic bending property about the x-axis
Sy Elastic section modulus (y) in³, mm³ Elastic bending property about the y-axis
Zx Plastic section modulus (x) in³, mm³ Plastic bending property about the x-axis
Zy Plastic section modulus (y) in³, mm³ Plastic bending property about the y-axis
rx Radius of gyration (x) in, mm Strong-axis radius of gyration
ry Radius of gyration (y) in, mm Weak-axis radius of gyration and lateral stability relevance
J Torsional constant in⁴, mm⁴ Torsional constant
Cw Warping constant in⁶, mm⁶ Warping constant for lateral-torsional behaviour

Library summary

Computed HP-Shapes summary

The current AISC HP-Shapes library contains 22 sections across 6 nominal-depth series. Published weights range from 36.00 to 204.00 lb/ft , and actual depths range from 8.02 to 18.30 inches .

Lightest section
HP8X36
Heaviest section
HP18X204
Ix range
119.003,480.00 in⁴
Sx range
29.80380.00 in³

Selection

How to compare HP-Shapes

  • Confirm pile or foundation design criteria before comparing HP sizes.
  • Compare weight, depth and axial/bending properties required by the project.
  • Do not assume an HP is interchangeable with a W of the same nominal depth.
  • Verify supply and splice details separately from property comparison.

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Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Verified July 2026 · View methodology

Questions & answers

HP-Shapes FAQs

What is an AISC HP-shape?

An HP-shape is a bearing pile with nearly equal flange and web thickness, used primarily in foundation applications.

How do HP-shapes differ from W-shapes?

HP sections are proportioned for piling, with flange and web thicknesses that are more nearly equal. W-shapes are the general wide-flange series for beams and columns.

Can HP-shapes be analyzed in Optimal Beam?

Yes. You can load an HP section into the calculator for geometric property-based beam analysis when that workflow is relevant to your check.

Where do the HP properties come from?

Properties are imported from the AISC Shapes Database edition shown in the source note on this page.