W40×277 wide-flange beam

W40×277 weighs 277 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 3/4"
Flange width (bf)15 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)13/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 9/16"
k (detailing)2 7/8"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight277 lb/ft
Area (A)81.5 in²
Ix21900 in⁴
Sx1100 in³
Zx1250 in³
rx16.4 in
Iy1040 in⁴
Sy132 in³
Zy204 in³
ry3.58 in
J51.5 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 W40×277 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing