W18×71 wide-flange beam

W18×71 weighs 71 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 1/2"
Flange width (bf)7 5/8"
Web thickness (tw)1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)13/16"
k (detailing)1 1/2"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight71 lb/ft
Area (A)20.9 in²
Ix1170 in⁴
Sx127 in³
Zx146 in³
rx7.5 in
Iy60.3 in⁴
Sy15.8 in³
Zy24.7 in³
ry1.7 in
J3.49 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 W18×71 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing