W36×487 wide-flange beam

W36×487 weighs 487 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)39 3/8"
Flange width (bf)17 1/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/2"
Flange thickness (tf)2 11/16"
k (detailing)4"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight487 lb/ft
Area (A)143 in²
Ix36000 in⁴
Sx1830 in³
Zx2130 in³
rx15.8 in
Iy2250 in⁴
Sy263 in³
Zy412 in³
ry3.96 in
J258 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 W36×487 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing