W24×68 wide-flange beam

W24×68 weighs 68 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 3/4"
Flange width (bf)9"
Web thickness (tw)7/16"
Flange thickness (tf)9/16"
k (detailing)1 7/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight68 lb/ft
Area (A)20.1 in²
Ix1830 in⁴
Sx154 in³
Zx177 in³
rx9.55 in
Iy70.4 in⁴
Sy15.7 in³
Zy24.5 in³
ry1.87 in
J1.87 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 W24×68 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing