W40×249 wide-flange beam

W40×249 weighs 249 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)15 3/4"
Web thickness (tw)3/4"
Flange thickness (tf)1 7/16"
k (detailing)2 11/16"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight249 lb/ft
Area (A)73.5 in²
Ix19600 in⁴
Sx993 in³
Zx1120 in³
rx16.3 in
Iy926 in⁴
Sy118 in³
Zy182 in³
ry3.55 in
J38.1 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 W40×249 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing