W27×161 wide-flange beam

W27×161 weighs 161 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)27 5/8"
Flange width (bf)14"
Web thickness (tw)11/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 1/16"
k (detailing)2 5/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight161 lb/ft
Area (A)47.6 in²
Ix6310 in⁴
Sx458 in³
Zx515 in³
rx11.5 in
Iy497 in⁴
Sy70.9 in³
Zy109 in³
ry3.23 in
J15.1 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 W27×161 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing