W18×46 wide-flange beam

W18×46 weighs 46 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)18"
Flange width (bf)6"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 1/4"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight46 lb/ft
Area (A)13.5 in²
Ix712 in⁴
Sx78.8 in³
Zx90.7 in³
rx7.25 in
Iy22.5 in⁴
Sy7.43 in³
Zy11.7 in³
ry1.29 in
J1.22 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 W18×46 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing