W27×178 wide-flange beam

W27×178 weighs 178 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 3/4"
Flange width (bf)14 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)3/4"
Flange thickness (tf)1 3/16"
k (detailing)2 3/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight178 lb/ft
Area (A)52.5 in²
Ix7020 in⁴
Sx505 in³
Zx570 in³
rx11.6 in
Iy555 in⁴
Sy78.8 in³
Zy122 in³
ry3.25 in
J20.1 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 W27×178 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing