W12×65 wide-flange beam

W12×65 weighs 65 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)12 1/8"
Flange width (bf)12"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 1/2"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight65 lb/ft
Area (A)19.1 in²
Ix533 in⁴
Sx87.9 in³
Zx96.8 in³
rx5.28 in
Iy174 in⁴
Sy29.1 in³
Zy44.1 in³
ry3.02 in
J2.18 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 W12×65 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing