W8×15 wide-flange beam

W8×15 weighs 15 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)8 1/8"
Flange width (bf)4"
Web thickness (tw)1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)5/16"
k (detailing)13/16"
Workable gage (g)2 1/4"

Section properties

Weight15 lb/ft
Area (A)4.44 in²
Ix48 in⁴
Sx11.8 in³
Zx13.6 in³
rx3.29 in
Iy3.41 in⁴
Sy1.7 in³
Zy2.67 in³
ry0.876 in
J0.137 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 W8×15 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing