W24×55 wide-flange beam

W24×55 weighs 55 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)23 5/8"
Flange width (bf)7"
Web thickness (tw)3/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1/2"
k (detailing)1 7/16"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight55 lb/ft
Area (A)16.2 in²
Ix1350 in⁴
Sx114 in³
Zx134 in³
rx9.11 in
Iy29.1 in⁴
Sy8.3 in³
Zy13.3 in³
ry1.34 in
J1.18 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 W24×55 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing