W30×173 wide-flange beam

W30×173 weighs 173 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)30 1/2"
Flange width (bf)15"
Web thickness (tw)5/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1 1/16"
k (detailing)2 5/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight173 lb/ft
Area (A)50.9 in²
Ix8230 in⁴
Sx541 in³
Zx607 in³
rx12.7 in
Iy598 in⁴
Sy79.8 in³
Zy123 in³
ry3.42 in
J15.6 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 W30×173 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing