W14×159 wide-flange beam

W14×159 weighs 159 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"
Flange width (bf)15 5/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/4"
Flange thickness (tf)1 3/16"
k (detailing)2 1/2"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight159 lb/ft
Area (A)46.7 in²
Ix1900 in⁴
Sx254 in³
Zx287 in³
rx6.38 in
Iy748 in⁴
Sy96.2 in³
Zy146 in³
ry4 in
J19.7 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 W14×159 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing