W14x233 is a wide flange steel beam that is 16 in deep with a 15.9 in flange and weighs 233 lb/ft (347 kg/m). Its metric designation is W360x347. All values below come from the AISC Shapes Database v16.0.
W14x233 Dimensions
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal weight | W | 233 lb/ft | 347 kg/m |
| Cross-sectional area | A | 68.5 in² | 44,200 mm² |
| Depth | d | 16 in | 406 mm |
| Flange width | bf | 15.9 in | 404 mm |
| Web thickness | tw | 1.07 in | 27.2 mm |
| Flange thickness | tf | 1.72 in | 43.7 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (design) | kdes | 2.32 in | 58.9 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (detailing) | kdet | 3 in | 76.2 mm |
| Web center line to flange toe of fillet | k1 | 1.75 in | 44.5 mm |
| Distance between web toes of fillets | T | 10 in | 254 mm |
| Workable gage (inner holes) | WGi | 7.5 in | 191 mm |
W14x233 Section Properties
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of inertia, x-axis | Ix | 3,010 in⁴ | 1,250 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, x-axis | Sx | 375 in³ | 6,150 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, x-axis | Zx | 436 in³ | 7,140 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, x-axis | rx | 6.63 in | 168 mm |
| Moment of inertia, y-axis | Iy | 1,150 in⁴ | 479 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, y-axis | Sy | 145 in³ | 2,380 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, y-axis | Zy | 221 in³ | 3,620 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, y-axis | ry | 4.1 in | 104 mm |
| Torsional constant | J | 59.5 in⁴ | 24,800 ×10³ mm⁴ |
| Warping constant | Cw | 59,000 in⁶ | 15,800 ×10⁹ mm⁶ |
| Effective radius of gyration | rts | 4.69 in | 119 mm |
| Distance between flange centroids | ho | 14.3 in | 363 mm |
| Flange slenderness | bf/2tf | 4.62 | 4.62 |
| Web slenderness | h/tw | 10.7 | 10.7 |
W14x233 Weight Calculator
Enter a length to get the total weight of a W14x233 beam. A 20 ft length weighs 4,660 lb.
Uses the AISC nominal weight: 233 lb/ft (347 kg/m).
Beams Similar to W14x233
| Shape | Weight (lb/ft) | Depth (in) | Flange width (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| W14x211 | 211 | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| W14x257 | 257 | 16.4 | 16 |
| W14x193 | 193 | 15.5 | 15.7 |
See every W14 size in the W14 beam sizes chart, or compare all shapes in the wide flange beam sizes chart. Working in millimetres? W14x233 is listed as W360x347 in the metric wide flange beam sizes chart.
W14x233 FAQ
What does W14x233 mean?
W means wide flange. The first number (14) is the nominal depth in inches, and the second number (233) is the weight in pounds per foot. The actual depth of W14x233 is 16 in. How to read steel beam sizes.
How much does a W14x233 beam weigh?
W14x233 weighs 233 lb per foot (347 kg per meter). A 20 ft beam weighs about 4,660 lb. Use the calculator above for any length.
What is the metric equivalent of W14x233?
The metric (SI) designation is W360x347: 406 mm deep with a 404 mm flange and 347 kg/m.
How far can a W14x233 beam span?
Span depends on the load, support conditions, deflection limits and local building code, so it cannot be read from a size table. A licensed structural engineer must size any beam that carries a load.
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0, consistent with the AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition. Last updated: September 2026.
This page is reference information only and is not engineering advice. Do not use it for a specific design without verification by a licensed engineer or architect. Full disclaimer.