W18×40 wide-flange beam

W18×40 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)17 7/8"
Flange width (bf)6"
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
Ix612 in⁴
Sx68.4 in³
Zx78.4 in³
rx7.21 in
Iy19.1 in⁴
Sy6.35 in³
Zy10 in³
ry1.27 in
J0.81 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 W18×40 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing