Originally Posted by DennisCNC I know that there are a lot of factors to determine that exact number for load capacity of a I-beam, but is there a simple answer to this?
How tall, wide, thick will the I beam need to be to handle 3,000lbs or less and be supported on the ends only, 50 feet apart?
I looked at some formulas but it got confusing 
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Dear DennisCNC,
You say you want to handle 3000lbs, and the beams will be, I assume, "simply supported". Do you want to support 3000lbs at the middle of the span, or will it be distributed along its length. The loading conditions are completey different, and may call for different bits of steel. If you can give more information, I'll get out my text books.
Best wishes,
Martin