W4×13 wide-flange beam

W4×13 weighs 13 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)4 1/8"
Flange width (bf)4"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)3/8"
k (detailing)3/4"
Workable gage (g)2 1/4"

Section properties

Weight13 lb/ft
Area (A)3.83 in²
Ix11.3 in⁴
Sx5.46 in³
Zx6.28 in³
rx1.72 in
Iy3.86 in⁴
Sy1.9 in³
Zy2.92 in³
ry1 in
J0.151 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 W4×13 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing