W16×31 wide-flange beam

W16×31 weighs 31 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 7/8"
Flange width (bf)5 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)7/16"
k (detailing)1 1/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight31 lb/ft
Area (A)9.13 in²
Ix375 in⁴
Sx47.2 in³
Zx54 in³
rx6.41 in
Iy12.4 in⁴
Sy4.49 in³
Zy7.03 in³
ry1.17 in
J0.461 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 W16×31 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing