W14x22 is a wide flange steel beam that is 13.7 in deep with a 5 in flange and weighs 22 lb/ft (32.9 kg/m). Its metric designation is W360x32.9. All values below come from the AISC Shapes Database v16.0.
W14x22 Dimensions
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal weight | W | 22 lb/ft | 32.9 kg/m |
| Cross-sectional area | A | 6.49 in² | 4,190 mm² |
| Depth | d | 13.7 in | 348 mm |
| Flange width | bf | 5 in | 127 mm |
| Web thickness | tw | 0.23 in | 5.84 mm |
| Flange thickness | tf | 0.335 in | 8.51 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (design) | kdes | 0.735 in | 18.7 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (detailing) | kdet | 1.0625 in | 27 mm |
| Web center line to flange toe of fillet | k1 | 0.75 in | 19.1 mm |
| Distance between web toes of fillets | T | 11.625 in | 295 mm |
| Workable gage (inner holes) | WGi | 2.75 in | 69.9 mm |
W14x22 Section Properties
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of inertia, x-axis | Ix | 199 in⁴ | 82.8 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, x-axis | Sx | 29 in³ | 475 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, x-axis | Zx | 33.2 in³ | 544 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, x-axis | rx | 5.54 in | 141 mm |
| Moment of inertia, y-axis | Iy | 7 in⁴ | 2.91 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, y-axis | Sy | 2.8 in³ | 45.9 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, y-axis | Zy | 4.39 in³ | 71.9 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, y-axis | ry | 1.04 in | 26.4 mm |
| Torsional constant | J | 0.208 in⁴ | 86.6 ×10³ mm⁴ |
| Warping constant | Cw | 314 in⁶ | 84.3 ×10⁹ mm⁶ |
| Effective radius of gyration | rts | 1.27 in | 32.3 mm |
| Distance between flange centroids | ho | 13.4 in | 340 mm |
| Flange slenderness | bf/2tf | 7.46 | 7.46 |
| Web slenderness | h/tw | 53.3 | 53.3 |
W14x22 Weight Calculator
Enter a length to get the total weight of a W14x22 beam. A 20 ft length weighs 440 lb.
Uses the AISC nominal weight: 22 lb/ft (32.9 kg/m).
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W14x22 FAQ
What does W14x22 mean?
W means wide flange. The first number (14) is the nominal depth in inches, and the second number (22) is the weight in pounds per foot. The actual depth of W14x22 is 13.7 in. How to read steel beam sizes.
How much does a W14x22 beam weigh?
W14x22 weighs 22 lb per foot (32.9 kg per meter). A 20 ft beam weighs about 440 lb. Use the calculator above for any length.
What is the metric equivalent of W14x22?
The metric (SI) designation is W360x32.9: 348 mm deep with a 127 mm flange and 32.9 kg/m.
How far can a W14x22 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.
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