W21×62 wide-flange beam

W21×62 weighs 62 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)8 1/4"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)5/8"
k (detailing)1 5/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight62 lb/ft
Area (A)18.3 in²
Ix1330 in⁴
Sx127 in³
Zx144 in³
rx8.54 in
Iy57.5 in⁴
Sy14 in³
Zy21.7 in³
ry1.77 in
J1.83 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 W21×62 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing