W36×256 wide-flange beam

W36×256 weighs 256 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)37 3/8"
Flange width (bf)12 1/4"
Web thickness (tw)15/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 3/4"
k (detailing)2 15/16"
Workable gage (g)5 1/2"

Section properties

Weight256 lb/ft
Area (A)75.3 in²
Ix16800 in⁴
Sx895 in³
Zx1040 in³
rx14.9 in
Iy528 in⁴
Sy86.5 in³
Zy137 in³
ry2.65 in
J52.9 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 W36×256 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing