W40×297 wide-flange beam

W40×297 weighs 297 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 7/8"
Flange width (bf)15 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)15/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 5/8"
k (detailing)2 15/16"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight297 lb/ft
Area (A)87.3 in²
Ix23200 in⁴
Sx1170 in³
Zx1330 in³
rx16.3 in
Iy1090 in⁴
Sy138 in³
Zy215 in³
ry3.54 in
J61.2 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 W40×297 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing