W6×8.5 wide-flange beam

W6×8.5 weighs 8.5 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)5 7/8"
Flange width (bf)4"
Web thickness (tw)3/16"
Flange thickness (tf)3/16"
k (detailing)11/16"
Workable gage (g)2 1/4"

Section properties

Weight8.5 lb/ft
Area (A)2.52 in²
Ix14.9 in⁴
Sx5.1 in³
Zx5.73 in³
rx2.43 in
Iy1.99 in⁴
Sy1.01 in³
Zy1.56 in³
ry0.89 in
J0.0333 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 W6×8.5 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing