W33×318 vs W36×318

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

W33×318 and W36×318 both weigh 318 lb per foot, so the choice comes down to depth and stiffness rather than weight.

W36×318 is the deeper section at a nominal 36 in., versus 33 in.

PropertyW33×318W36×318
Weight318 lb/ft318 lb/ft
Depth (d)35 1/8"38 1/4"
Flange width (bf)16"12 3/8"
Web thickness (tw)1 1/16"1 3/16"
Flange thickness (tf)1 7/8"2 1/8"
Area (A)93.7 in²93.4 in²
Moment of inertia (Ix)19500 in⁴21200 in⁴
Section modulus (Sx)1110 in³1110 in³
Plastic modulus (Zx)1270 in³1300 in³

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