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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| 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.
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
- 119.00 – 3,480.00 in⁴
- Sx range
- 29.80 – 380.00 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.
Beam calculator
Analyze this family in Optimal Beam
Select any HP-shape and load geometric properties into the Optimal Beam calculator when a beam-model check is useful.
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.