W6×20 wide-flange beam

W6×20 weighs 20 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)6 1/4"
Flange width (bf)6"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)3/8"
k (detailing)7/8"
Workable gage (g)3 1/2"

Section properties

Weight20 lb/ft
Area (A)5.87 in²
Ix41.4 in⁴
Sx13.4 in³
Zx14.9 in³
rx2.66 in
Iy13.3 in⁴
Sy4.41 in³
Zy6.72 in³
ry1.5 in
J0.24 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 W6×20 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing