W21×44 wide-flange beam

W21×44 weighs 44 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)20 5/8"
Flange width (bf)6 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)7/16"
k (detailing)1 1/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight44 lb/ft
Area (A)13 in²
Ix843 in⁴
Sx81.6 in³
Zx95.4 in³
rx8.06 in
Iy20.7 in⁴
Sy6.37 in³
Zy10.2 in³
ry1.26 in
J0.77 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 W21×44 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing