W12×72 wide-flange beam

W12×72 weighs 72 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 1/4"
Flange width (bf)12"
Web thickness (tw)7/16"
Flange thickness (tf)11/16"
k (detailing)1 9/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight72 lb/ft
Area (A)21.1 in²
Ix597 in⁴
Sx97.4 in³
Zx108 in³
rx5.31 in
Iy195 in⁴
Sy32.4 in³
Zy49.2 in³
ry3.04 in
J2.93 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 W12×72 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing