W27x281 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 281 lb/ft
- A
- = 83.1 in²
- d
- = 29.3 in
- Ix
- = 11,900 in⁴
- Sx
- = 814 in³
- Zx
- = 936 in³
- rx
- = 12 in
- ry
- = 3.39 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 281 | lb/ft |
| A | 83.1 | in² |
| d | 29.3 | in |
| bf | 14.4 | in |
| tf | 1.93 | in |
| tw | 1.06 | in |
| Ix | 11,900 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 814 | in³ |
| Zx | 936 | in³ |
| rx | 12 | in |
| Iy | 953 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 133 | in³ |
| Zy | 206 | in³ |
| ry | 3.39 | in |
Other sizes in the W27 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W27x281 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