W27x161 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 161 lb/ft
- A
- = 47.6 in²
- d
- = 27.6 in
- Ix
- = 6,310 in⁴
- Sx
- = 458 in³
- Zx
- = 515 in³
- rx
- = 11.5 in
- ry
- = 3.23 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 161 | lb/ft |
| A | 47.6 | in² |
| d | 27.6 | in |
| bf | 14 | in |
| tf | 1.08 | in |
| tw | 0.66 | in |
| Ix | 6,310 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 458 | in³ |
| Zx | 515 | in³ |
| rx | 11.5 | in |
| Iy | 497 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 70.9 | in³ |
| Zy | 109 | in³ |
| ry | 3.23 | in |
Other sizes in the W27 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W27x161 against other sections
- Beam Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagram Calculator
find the moment this section has to carry, and how far it deflects under load
- ASTM A992
the grade most W-shapes are supplied in