W8×28 wide-flange beam

W8×28 weighs 28 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"
Flange width (bf)6 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)5/16"
Flange thickness (tf)7/16"
k (detailing)15/16"
Workable gage (g)4"

Section properties

Weight28 lb/ft
Area (A)8.25 in²
Ix98 in⁴
Sx24.3 in³
Zx27.2 in³
rx3.45 in
Iy21.7 in⁴
Sy6.63 in³
Zy10.1 in³
ry1.62 in
J0.537 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 W8×28 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

Interactive drawing