W12×230 wide-flange beam

W12×230 weighs 230 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)15"
Flange width (bf)12 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)2 1/16"
k (detailing)2 15/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight230 lb/ft
Area (A)67.7 in²
Ix2420 in⁴
Sx321 in³
Zx386 in³
rx5.97 in
Iy742 in⁴
Sy115 in³
Zy177 in³
ry3.31 in
J83.8 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 W12×230 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing