W10 Beam Sizes and Section Properties

Compare AISC W10 wide-flange sections by weight, actual depth, flange width, moment of inertia and section modulus.

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AISC W-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)
W10x112 112 11.4 10.4 32.9 716 126
W10x100 100 11.1 10.3 29.3 623 112
W10x88 88 10.8 10.3 26 534 98.5
W10x77 77 10.6 10.2 22.7 455 85.9
W10x30 30 10.5 5.81 8.84 170 32.4
W10x68 68 10.4 10.1 19.9 394 75.7
W10x26 26 10.3 5.77 7.61 144 27.9
W10x19 19 10.2 4.02 5.62 96.3 18.8
W10x22 22 10.2 5.75 6.49 118 23.2
W10x60 60 10.2 10.1 17.7 341 66.7
W10x17 17 10.1 4.01 4.99 81.9 16.2
W10x45 45 10.1 8.02 13.3 248 49.1
W10x54 54 10.1 10 15.8 303 60
W10x49 49 10 10 14.4 272 54.6
W10x15 15 9.99 4 4.41 68.9 13.8
W10x39 39 9.92 7.99 11.5 209 42.1
W10x12 12 9.87 3.96 3.54 53.8 10.9
W10x33 33 9.73 7.96 9.71 171 35

Series overview

W10 series

The W10 series groups AISC W-family shapes that share the same nominal-depth designation prefix. Weights and actual depths still vary within the series, so use the table below to compare candidates before analysis.

The AISC W10 series contains 18 published sections ranging from 12.00 to 112.00 lb/ft . Actual depths range from 9.73 to 11.40 inches, despite the shared W10 nominal designation .

Lightest W10
W10X12
Highest Ix
W10X112
Shallowest actual depth
W10X33
Widest flange
W10X112

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Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology

Questions & answers

W10 FAQs

What is the W10 series?

It is the set of published AISC W shapes whose designation begins with W10. Members share a nominal-depth label but can differ in weight, actual depth and properties.

Why do actual depths differ within W10?

The number in the designation is nominal. Published overall depth varies by weight. Always use the tabulated depth for clearance and detailing.

How should I choose among W10 weights?

Compare weight, Ix, Sx, flange geometry and project constraints, then analyze finalists under the same span and loads. There is no universal “best” section.

Can I analyze a W10 section in Optimal Beam?

Yes. Select a designation above and choose Analyze to load its properties into the beam calculator.