W27x178 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 178 lb/ft
- A
- = 52.5 in²
- d
- = 27.8 in
- Ix
- = 7,020 in⁴
- Sx
- = 505 in³
- Zx
- = 570 in³
- rx
- = 11.6 in
- ry
- = 3.25 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 | lb/ft |
| A | 52.5 | in² |
| d | 27.8 | in |
| bf | 14.1 | in |
| tf | 1.19 | in |
| tw | 0.725 | in |
| Ix | 7,020 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 505 | in³ |
| Zx | 570 | in³ |
| rx | 11.6 | in |
| Iy | 555 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 78.8 | in³ |
| Zy | 122 | in³ |
| ry | 3.25 | in |
Other sizes in the W27 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W27x178 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