W16×36 wide-flange beam

W16×36 weighs 36 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)7"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)7/16"
k (detailing)1 1/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight36 lb/ft
Area (A)10.6 in²
Ix448 in⁴
Sx56.5 in³
Zx64 in³
rx6.51 in
Iy24.5 in⁴
Sy7 in³
Zy10.8 in³
ry1.52 in
J0.545 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 W16×36 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing