ASTM A36 H Beam Sizes Chart

ASTM A36 h beam is a common wide flange beam used in construction and machinery for its medium strength. Low carbon content makes it easy to be welded, machined as well as formed. Therefore, it is often employed by light applications where strength need is not so important.
 

Definitions and Standards of ASTM A36 H-Beams

ASTM A36 H-Beams: Classified as American-standard carbon structural steel, these beams adhere to the ASTM A36/A36M standard. This standard specifies in detail the requirements regarding the steel's chemical composition, mechanical properties, surface quality, and other criteria.A36 Hot-Rolled H-Beams: Also a type of carbon structural steel, these beams are produced through a hot-rolling process and possess excellent mechanical properties and processing characteristics.
Product description:

ASTM A36 wide flange h beam.
Technology: hot rolled.
Surface treatment: black, galvanized, primed.
Size: HEA, HEB & HEM.
Note: A36 h beam sizes are bespoken according to your request.
ASTM A36 h beam applications:

Construction support beams for columns, angles & channels.
Platforms.
Bridges.
Machinery bases.

ASTM A36 Wide Flange H-beam Sizes

Designation	Dimensions					Static Parameters
						Moment of Inertia		Section Modulus
Imperial	Depthh (in)	Widthw (in)	Web Thicknesss (in)	Sectional Area(in2)	Weight(lb/ft)	Ix(in4)	Iy(in4)	Wx(in3)	Wy(in3)
(in x lb/ft)
W 27 x 178	27.8	14.09	0.725	52.3	178	6990	555	502	78.8
W 27 x 161	27.6	14.02	0.660	47.4	161	6280	497	455	70.9
W 27 x 146	27.4	14	0.605	42.9	146	5630	443	411	63.5
W 27 x 114	27.3	10.07	0.570	33.5	114	4090	159	299	31.5
W 27 x 102	27.1	10.02	0.515	30.0	102	3620	139	267	27.8
W 27 x 94	26.9	10	0.490	27.7	94	3270	124	243	24.8
W 27 x 84	26.7	9.96	0.460	24.8	84	2850	106	213	21.2
W 24 x 162	25	13	0.705	47.7	162	5170	443	414	68.4
W 24 x 146	24.7	12.9	0.650	43.0	146	4580	391	371	60.5
W 24 x 131	24.5	12.9	0.605	38.5	131	4020	340	329	53.0
W 24 x 117	24.3	12.8	0.55	34.4	117	3540	297	291	46.5
W 24 x 104	24.1	12.75	0.500	30.6	104	3100	259	258	40.7
W 24 x 94	24.1	9.07	0.515	27.7	94	2700	109	222	24.0
W 24 x 84	24.1	9.02	0.470	24.7	84	2370	94.4	196	20.9
W 24 x 76	23.9	9	0.440	22.4	76	2100	82.5	176	18.4
W 24 x 68	23.7	8.97	0.415	20.1	68	1830	70.4	154	15.7
W 24 x 62	23.7	7.04	0.430	18.2	62	1550	34.5	131	9.8
W 24 x 55	23.6	7.01	0.395	16.2	55	1350	29.1	114	8.3
W 21 x 147	22.1	12.51	0.720	43.2	147	3630	376	329	60.1
W 21 x 132	21.8	12.44	0.650	38.8	132	3220	333	295	53.5
W 21 x 122	21.7	12.39	0.600	35.9	122	2960	305	273	49.2
W 21 x 111	21.5	12.34	0.550	32.7	111	2670	274	249	44.5
W 21 x 101	21.4	12.29	0.500	29.8	101	2420	248	227	40.3
W 21 x 93	21.6	8.42	0.580	27.3	93	2070	92.9	192	22.1
W 21 x 83	21.4	8.36	0.515	24.3	83	1830	81.4	171	19.5
W 21 x 73	21.2	8.3	0.455	21.5	73	1600	70.6	151	17.0
W 21 x 68	21.1	8.27	0.430	20.0	68	1480	64.7	140	15.7
W 21 x 62	21	8.24	0.400	18.3	62	1330	57.5	127	13.9
W 21 x 57	21.1	6.56	0.405	16.7	57	1170	30.6	111	9.4
W 21 x 50	20.8	6.53	0.380	14.7	50	984	24.9	94.5	7.6
W 21 x 44	20.7	6.5	0.350	13.0	44	843	20.7	81.6	6.4

 

A36 Carbon H Beam Chemical Composition

Steel grade	Styles	Carbon, max, %	Manganese, %	Phosphorus, max, %	Sulfur, max, %	Silicon, %
A36	Steel sections	0.26	**	0.04	0.05	≤0.40

Understanding H Beam Size Designation

The designation like W10 × 33 means:
W = Wide flange beam
10 = Approximate depth in inches
33 = Weight per foot (lb/ft)
This standardized naming helps engineers quickly identify load capacity and application suitability.
 

Conclusion

ASTM A36 H beams are a reliable and cost-effective solution for structural applications. Understanding the size chart, weight, and properties is essential for selecting the right beam for your project.