W40×278 wide-flange beam

W40×278 weighs 278 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 1/8"
Flange width (bf)12"
Web thickness (tw)1"
Flange thickness (tf)1 13/16"
k (detailing)3 1/16"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight278 lb/ft
Area (A)82.3 in²
Ix20500 in⁴
Sx1020 in³
Zx1190 in³
rx15.8 in
Iy521 in⁴
Sy87.1 in³
Zy140 in³
ry2.52 in
J65 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 W40×278 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing