W40×183 wide-flange beam

W40×183 weighs 183 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"
Flange width (bf)11 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)5/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1 3/16"
k (detailing)2 1/2"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight183 lb/ft
Area (A)53.3 in²
Ix13200 in⁴
Sx675 in³
Zx774 in³
rx15.7 in
Iy331 in⁴
Sy56 in³
Zy88.3 in³
ry2.49 in
J19.3 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 W40×183 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing