W18×258 wide-flange beam

W18×258 weighs 258 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 1/2"
Flange width (bf)11 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)2 5/16"
k (detailing)3 3/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight258 lb/ft
Area (A)76 in²
Ix5510 in⁴
Sx514 in³
Zx611 in³
rx8.53 in
Iy628 in⁴
Sy107 in³
Zy166 in³
ry2.88 in
J103 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 W18×258 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing