W40×215 wide-flange beam

W40×215 weighs 215 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)15 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)5/8"
Flange thickness (tf)1 1/4"
k (detailing)2 1/2"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight215 lb/ft
Area (A)63.5 in²
Ix16700 in⁴
Sx859 in³
Zx964 in³
rx16.2 in
Iy803 in⁴
Sy101 in³
Zy156 in³
ry3.54 in
J24.8 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 W40×215 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing