W27×281 wide-flange beam

W27×281 weighs 281 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)29 1/4"
Flange width (bf)14 3/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 15/16"
k (detailing)3 1/8"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight281 lb/ft
Area (A)83.1 in²
Ix11900 in⁴
Sx814 in³
Zx936 in³
rx12 in
Iy953 in⁴
Sy133 in³
Zy206 in³
ry3.39 in
J79.5 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 W27×281 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing