W27 Beam Sizes and Section Properties

Compare AISC W27 wide-flange sections by weight, actual depth, flange width, moment of inertia and section modulus.

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AISC W-shape dimensions and section properties in imperial units
Designation Weight (lb/ft) Depth, d (in) Flange width, bf (in) Area (in²) Ix (in⁴) Sx (in³)
W27x539 539 32.5 15.3 159 25600 1570
W27x368 368 30.4 14.7 109 16200 1060
W27x336 336 30 14.6 99.2 14600 972
W27x307 307 29.6 14.4 90.2 13100 887
W27x281 281 29.3 14.4 83.1 11900 814
W27x258 258 29 14.3 76.1 10800 745
W27x235 235 28.7 14.2 69.4 9700 677
W27x217 217 28.4 14.1 63.9 8910 627
W27x194 194 28.1 14 57.1 7860 559
W27x178 178 27.8 14.1 52.5 7020 505
W27x129 129 27.6 10 37.8 4760 345
W27x161 161 27.6 14 47.6 6310 458
W27x146 146 27.4 14 43.2 5660 414
W27x114 114 27.3 10.1 33.6 4080 299
W27x102 102 27.1 10 30 3620 267
W27x94 94 26.9 10 27.6 3270 243
W27x84 84 26.7 10 24.7 2850 213

Series overview

W27 series

The W27 series groups AISC W-family shapes that share the same nominal-depth designation prefix. Weights and actual depths still vary within the series, so use the table below to compare candidates before analysis.

The AISC W27 series contains 17 published sections ranging from 84.00 to 539.00 lb/ft . Actual depths range from 26.70 to 32.50 inches, despite the shared W27 nominal designation .

Lightest W27
W27X84
Highest Ix
W27X539
Shallowest actual depth
W27X84
Widest flange
W27X539

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Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology

Questions & answers

W27 FAQs

What is the W27 series?

It is the set of published AISC W shapes whose designation begins with W27. Members share a nominal-depth label but can differ in weight, actual depth and properties.

Why do actual depths differ within W27?

The number in the designation is nominal. Published overall depth varies by weight. Always use the tabulated depth for clearance and detailing.

How should I choose among W27 weights?

Compare weight, Ix, Sx, flange geometry and project constraints, then analyze finalists under the same span and loads. There is no universal “best” section.

Can I analyze a W27 section in Optimal Beam?

Yes. Select a designation above and choose Analyze to load its properties into the beam calculator.