W12×336 vs W27×336

A side-by-side comparison of two AISC wide-flange beams, 16th Edition. Detailing dimensions to the nearest 1/16 in.

W12×336 and W27×336 both weigh 336 lb per foot, so the choice comes down to depth and stiffness rather than weight.

W27×336 is the deeper section at a nominal 27 in., versus 12 in.

W27×336 has the greater bending strength: section modulus Sx of 972 in³ versus 483, about 101% more.

PropertyW12×336W27×336
Weight336 lb/ft336 lb/ft
Depth (d)16 7/8"30"
Flange width (bf)13 3/8"14 1/2"
Web thickness (tw)1 3/4"1 1/4"
Flange thickness (tf)2 15/16"2 1/4"
Area (A)98.9 in²99.2 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)4060 in⁴14600 in⁴
Section modulus (Sx)483 in³972 in³
Plastic modulus (Zx)603 in³1130 in³

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