W6×9 wide-flange beam

W6×9 weighs 9 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

Weight9 lb/ft
Area (A)2.68 in²
Ix16.4 in⁴
Sx5.56 in³
Zx6.23 in³
rx2.47 in
Iy2.2 in⁴
Sy1.11 in³
Zy1.72 in³
ry0.905 in
J0.0405 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 W6×9 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing