W12×87 wide-flange beam

W12×87 weighs 87 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 1/2"
Flange width (bf)12 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)13/16"
k (detailing)1 11/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight87 lb/ft
Area (A)25.6 in²
Ix740 in⁴
Sx118 in³
Zx132 in³
rx5.38 in
Iy241 in⁴
Sy39.7 in³
Zy60.4 in³
ry3.07 in
J5.1 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 W12×87 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing