W30 Beam Sizes and Section Properties

Compare AISC W30 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)
W30x391 391 33.2 15.6 115 20700 1250
W30x357 357 32.8 15.5 105 18700 1140
W30x326 326 32.4 15.4 95.9 16800 1040
W30x292 292 32 15.3 86 14900 930
W30x261 261 31.6 15.2 77 13100 829
W30x235 235 31.3 15.1 69.3 11700 748
W30x211 211 30.9 15.1 62.3 10300 665
W30x148 148 30.7 10.5 43.6 6680 436
W30x191 191 30.7 15 56.1 9200 600
W30x173 173 30.4 15 50.9 8230 541
W30x132 132 30.3 10.5 38.8 5770 380
W30x124 124 30.2 10.5 36.5 5360 355
W30x116 116 30 10.5 34.2 4930 329
W30x108 108 29.8 10.5 31.7 4470 299
W30x99 99 29.7 10.5 29 3990 269
W30x90 90 29.5 10.4 26.3 3610 245

Series overview

W30 series

The W30 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 W30 series contains 16 published sections ranging from 90.00 to 391.00 lb/ft . Actual depths range from 29.50 to 33.20 inches, despite the shared W30 nominal designation .

Lightest W30
W30X90
Highest Ix
W30X391
Shallowest actual depth
W30X90
Widest flange
W30X391

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Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0 · Methodology

Questions & answers

W30 FAQs

What is the W30 series?

It is the set of published AISC W shapes whose designation begins with W30. Members share a nominal-depth label but can differ in weight, actual depth and properties.

Why do actual depths differ within W30?

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 W30 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 W30 section in Optimal Beam?

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