W40x297 — Dimensions and Section Properties
Dimensions and key properties
- Weight
- = 297 lb/ft
- A
- = 87.3 in²
- d
- = 39.8 in
- Ix
- = 23,200 in⁴
- Sx
- = 1,170 in³
- Zx
- = 1,330 in³
- rx
- = 16.3 in
- ry
- = 3.54 in
Section properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 297 | lb/ft |
| A | 87.3 | in² |
| d | 39.8 | in |
| bf | 15.8 | in |
| tf | 1.65 | in |
| tw | 0.93 | in |
| Ix | 23,200 | in⁴ |
| Sx | 1,170 | in³ |
| Zx | 1,330 | in³ |
| rx | 16.3 | in |
| Iy | 1,090 | in⁴ |
| Sy | 138 | in³ |
| Zy | 215 | in³ |
| ry | 3.54 | in |
Other sizes in the W40 series
Relevant tools
- Steel Shape Properties Table
search and compare W40x297 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