W18×234 wide-flange beam

W18×234 weighs 234 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)21"
Flange width (bf)11 5/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 3/16"
Flange thickness (tf)2 1/8"
k (detailing)3"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight234 lb/ft
Area (A)68.6 in²
Ix4900 in⁴
Sx466 in³
Zx549 in³
rx8.44 in
Iy558 in⁴
Sy95.8 in³
Zy149 in³
ry2.85 in
J78.7 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 W18×234 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing