W30×261 wide-flange beam

W30×261 weighs 261 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)31 5/8"
Flange width (bf)15 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)15/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 5/8"
k (detailing)2 15/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight261 lb/ft
Area (A)77 in²
Ix13100 in⁴
Sx829 in³
Zx943 in³
rx13.1 in
Iy959 in⁴
Sy127 in³
Zy196 in³
ry3.53 in
J54.1 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 W30×261 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing