W36X487 Steel Beam — Section Properties
Dimensions
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Depth (d) | 39.30 | in (998.2 mm) |
| Flange Width (bf) | 17.10 | in (434.3 mm) |
| Flange Thickness (tf) | 2.68 | in |
| Web Thickness (tw) | 1.50 | in |
| Area (A) | 143 | in² (922.6 cm²) |
| Weight | 487 | lb/ft (725 kg/m) |
Elastic Section Properties
| Property | Strong Axis (X-X) | Weak Axis (Y-Y) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of Inertia (I) | 36,000 | 2,250 | in⁴ |
| Elastic Section Modulus (S) | 1,830 | 263 | in³ |
| Plastic Section Modulus (Z) | 2,130 | 412 | in³ |
| Radius of Gyration (r) | 15.80 | 3.96 | in |
Torsional Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Torsional Constant (J) | 258 | in⁴ |
| Warping Constant (Cw) | 754,000 | in⁶ |
| Distance Between Flange Centroids (ho) | 36.60 | in |
| Effective Radius (rts) | 4.74 | in |
Design Resources
- Beam Capacity Calculator — Check W36X487 for your span and loads
- Column Capacity Calculator — Check W36X487 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 W36X487 beam? 487 lb/ft (725 kg/m). A 40-ft length weighs approximately 19,480 lbs.
What is the section modulus of W36X487? Sx = 1830 in³ (strong axis) and Sy = 263 in³ (weak axis). The plastic section modulus Zx = 2130 in³ and Zy = 412 in³.
What steel grade is standard for W36X487? 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 W36X487? Ix = 36000 in⁴ about the strong axis and Iy = 2250 in⁴ about the weak axis. The radius of gyration is rx = 15.80 in and ry = 3.96 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.