W14×38 wide-flange beam

W14×38 weighs 38 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)14 1/8"
Flange width (bf)6 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1/2"
k (detailing)1 1/4"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight38 lb/ft
Area (A)11.2 in²
Ix385 in⁴
Sx54.6 in³
Zx61.5 in³
rx5.87 in
Iy26.7 in⁴
Sy7.88 in³
Zy12.1 in³
ry1.55 in
J0.798 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 W14×38 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing