W21×57 wide-flange beam

W21×57 weighs 57 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)21"
Flange width (bf)6 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 5/16"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight57 lb/ft
Area (A)16.7 in²
Ix1170 in⁴
Sx111 in³
Zx129 in³
rx8.36 in
Iy30.6 in⁴
Sy9.35 in³
Zy14.8 in³
ry1.35 in
J1.77 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 W21×57 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing