Structural A36 Steel H Beam W14x61 W14x68

W14x61 W14x68 H-beam

The "W" series refers to wide flange H-beams, and the "14" indicates that its nominal depth is 14 inches, but the actual size may be slightly different. The number after the "x" represents the weight in pounds per foot of length. Therefore, the weight per foot of W14x61 is about 61 pounds, while the weight per foot of W14x68 is about 68 pounds.

W14x61 steel beam Specific parameters

Section height: about 13.92 inches (353.6 mm)
Flange width: about 8.020 inches (203.7 mm)
Web thickness: about 0.425 inches (10.8 mm)
Flange thickness: about 0.760 inches (19.3 mm)
Unit weight: 61 lbs/ft (90.8 kg/m)

W14x68 structural steel beam Specific parameters

Section height: about 14.59 inches (370.6 mm)
Flange width: about 8.020 inches (203.7 mm)
Web thickness: about 0.490 inches (12.4 mm)
Flange thickness: about 0.895 inches (22.7 mm)
Unit weight: 68 lbs/ft (101.1 kg/m)

A36 steel h profile Material properties

Yield strength: at least 250 MPa (36 ksi)
Tensile strength: at least 400 - 550 MPa
Elongation: at least 20% on 2-inch gauge

A36 h beam section has good comprehensive mechanical properties, W14x61 W14x68 h steel profile is suitable for a variety of building structures: main beams and secondary beams of multi-story buildings; frame structures of industrial plants; main load-bearing components in bridge construction.