W27X307 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 29.60 | in (751.8 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 14.40 | in (365.8 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.09 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.16 | in |
| Area (A) | 90.20 | in² (582.0 cm²) |
| Weight | 307 | lb/ft (457 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 13,100 | 1,050 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 887 | 146 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 1,030 | 227 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 12 | 3.41 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 101 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 199,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 27.50 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.04 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W27X307 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W27X307 as a column
- Section Properties Database — Compare with other sections
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference — Full W-shape dimension table
- Steel Grades Reference — A992/A572 material properties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the weight of a W27X307 beam? 307 lb/ft (457 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 12,280 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W27X307? Sx = 887 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 146 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 1030 in³ and Zy = 227 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W27X307? Typically ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi) for W-shapes. Also available in A572 Grade 50 or A36. Verify with mill certificate.
What is the moment of inertia of W27X307? Ix = 13100 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 1050 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 12 in and ry = 3.41 in.
Related Pages
- Steel Beam Sizes Reference
- Beam Capacity Calculator
- Column Capacity Calculator
- Section Properties Database
Educational reference only. Verify all section properties against the current AISC Manual and mill certificates before design. Results are PRELIMINARY — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.