W27×368 vs W44×368

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

W27×368 and W44×368 both weigh 368 lb per foot, so the choice comes down to depth and stiffness rather than weight.

W44×368 is the deeper section at a nominal 44 in., versus 27 in.

W44×368 has the greater bending strength: section modulus Sx of 1560 in³ versus 1060, about 47% more.

PropertyW27×368W44×368
Weight368 lb/ft368 lb/ft
Depth (d)30 3/8"44 3/8"
Flange width (bf)14 5/8"16"
Web thickness (tw)1 3/8"1 1/8"
Flange thickness (tf)2 1/2"2"
Area (A)109 in²108 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)16200 in⁴34700 in⁴
Section modulus (Sx)1060 in³1560 in³
Plastic modulus (Zx)1240 in³1800 in³

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