W18×175 wide-flange beam

W18×175 weighs 175 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)20"
Flange width (bf)11 3/8"
Web thickness (tw)7/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1 9/16"
k (detailing)2 7/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight175 lb/ft
Area (A)51.4 in²
Ix3450 in⁴
Sx344 in³
Zx398 in³
rx8.2 in
Iy391 in⁴
Sy68.8 in³
Zy106 in³
ry2.76 in
J33.8 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 W18×175 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing