W40x249 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 249 lb/ft
- A
- = 73.5 in²
- d
- = 39.4 in
- Ix
- = 19,600 in⁴
- Sx
- = 993 in³
- Zx
- = 1,120 in³
- rx
- = 16.3 in
- ry
- = 3.55 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 249 | lb/ft |
| A | 73.5 | in² |
| d | 39.4 | in |
| bf | 15.8 | in |
| tf | 1.42 | in |
| tw | 0.75 | in |
| Ix | 19,600 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 993 | in³ |
| Zx | 1,120 | in³ |
| rx | 16.3 | in |
| Iy | 926 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 118 | in³ |
| Zy | 182 | in³ |
| ry | 3.55 | in |
Other sizes in the W40 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W40x249 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
