W12×79 wide-flange beam

W12×79 weighs 79 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 3/8"
Flange width (bf)12 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)3/4"
k (detailing)1 5/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight79 lb/ft
Area (A)23.2 in²
Ix662 in⁴
Sx107 in³
Zx119 in³
rx5.34 in
Iy216 in⁴
Sy35.8 in³
Zy54.3 in³
ry3.05 in
J3.84 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 W12×79 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing