W18×283 wide-flange beam

W18×283 weighs 283 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 7/8"
Flange width (bf)11 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)2 1/2"
k (detailing)3 3/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight283 lb/ft
Area (A)83.3 in²
Ix6170 in⁴
Sx565 in³
Zx676 in³
rx8.61 in
Iy704 in⁴
Sy118 in³
Zy185 in³
ry2.91 in
J134 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 W18×283 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing