W21×73 wide-flange beam

W21×73 weighs 73 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 1/4"
Flange width (bf)8 1/4"
Web thickness (tw)7/16"
Flange thickness (tf)3/4"
k (detailing)1 7/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight73 lb/ft
Area (A)21.5 in²
Ix1600 in⁴
Sx151 in³
Zx172 in³
rx8.64 in
Iy70.6 in⁴
Sy17 in³
Zy26.6 in³
ry1.81 in
J3.02 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 W21×73 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing