W40×264 wide-flange beam

W40×264 weighs 264 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)40"
Flange width (bf)11 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)15/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 3/4"
k (detailing)3"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight264 lb/ft
Area (A)77.4 in²
Ix19400 in⁴
Sx971 in³
Zx1130 in³
rx15.8 in
Iy493 in⁴
Sy82.6 in³
Zy132 in³
ry2.52 in
J56.1 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 W40×264 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing