W16×40 wide-flange beam

W16×40 weighs 40 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)16"
Flange width (bf)7"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1/2"
k (detailing)1 3/16"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight40 lb/ft
Area (A)11.8 in²
Ix518 in⁴
Sx64.7 in³
Zx73 in³
rx6.63 in
Iy28.9 in⁴
Sy8.25 in³
Zy12.7 in³
ry1.57 in
J0.794 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 W16×40 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing