W21×48 wide-flange beam

W21×48 weighs 48 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)8 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)7/16"
k (detailing)1 1/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight48 lb/ft
Area (A)14.1 in²
Ix959 in⁴
Sx93 in³
Zx107 in³
rx8.24 in
Iy38.7 in⁴
Sy9.52 in³
Zy14.9 in³
ry1.66 in
J0.803 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 W21×48 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing