W40×655 wide-flange beam

W40×655 weighs 655 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)43 5/8"
Flange width (bf)16 7/8"
Web thickness (tw)2"
Flange thickness (tf)3 9/16"
k (detailing)4 13/16"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight655 lb/ft
Area (A)193 in²
Ix56500 in⁴
Sx2590 in³
Zx3080 in³
rx17.1 in
Iy2870 in⁴
Sy340 in³
Zy542 in³
ry3.86 in
J589 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 W40×655 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing