W18×86 wide-flange beam

W18×86 weighs 86 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 3/8"
Flange width (bf)11 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)3/4"
k (detailing)1 5/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight86 lb/ft
Area (A)25.3 in²
Ix1530 in⁴
Sx166 in³
Zx186 in³
rx7.77 in
Iy175 in⁴
Sy31.6 in³
Zy48.4 in³
ry2.63 in
J4.1 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 W18×86 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing