W12×279 wide-flange beam

W12×279 weighs 279 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 7/8"
Flange width (bf)13 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)2 1/2"
k (detailing)3 3/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight279 lb/ft
Area (A)81.9 in²
Ix3110 in⁴
Sx393 in³
Zx481 in³
rx6.16 in
Iy937 in⁴
Sy143 in³
Zy220 in³
ry3.38 in
J143 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 W12×279 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing