W12×170 wide-flange beam

W12×170 weighs 170 lb per foot. Detailing dimensions and section properties below come from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)14"
Flange width (bf)12 5/8"
Web thickness (tw)15/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 9/16"
k (detailing)2 7/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight170 lb/ft
Area (A)50 in²
Ix1650 in⁴
Sx235 in³
Zx275 in³
rx5.74 in
Iy517 in⁴
Sy82.3 in³
Zy126 in³
ry3.22 in
J35.6 in⁴

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need W12×170 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing