HP18×181 H-pile

Detailing dimensions and section properties from the AISC Shapes Database, 16th Edition. Values are shown to the nearest 1/16 in. as they appear on a shop drawing.

HP18×181 measures 18 in. deep with a 18 in. flange, on a 1 in. web and 1 in. flanges.

At 181 lb per foot it is one of the 4 HP18 sizes, which run from 135 to 204 lb/ft.

For strong-axis bending its section modulus is Sx = 336 in³ and its moment of inertia Ix = 3020 in⁴, with a plastic modulus Zx = 379 in³.

Detailing dimensions

Depth (d)18"
Flange width (bf)18"
Web thickness (tw)1"
Flange thickness (tf)1"
k (detailing)2 3/16"
Workable gage (g)7 1/2"

Section properties

Weight181 lb/ft
Area (A)53.2 in²
Ix3020 in⁴
Sx336 in³
Zx379 in³
rx7.53 in
Iy974 in⁴
Sy108 in³
Zy167 in³
ry4.28 in
J20.7 in⁴

Other HP18 sizes

Same nominal size, different weight — useful when you are checking a substitution or a lighter section.

HP18×135HP18×157HP18×204

Similar weight H-piles

Comparable 181 lb/ft sections in other H-pile sizes.

HP16×183183 lb/ft · Sx 304 in³HP16×162162 lb/ft · Sx 269 in³HP16×141141 lb/ft · Sx 234 in³HP16×121121 lb/ft · Sx 201 in³HP14×117117 lb/ft · Sx 172 in³HP14×102102 lb/ft · Sx 150 in³HP16×101101 lb/ft · Sx 168 in³HP14×8989 lb/ft · Sx 131 in³

Detailing values are rounded to the nearest 1/16 in. per the AISC Steel Construction Manual. Verify critical dimensions against the current Manual before fabrication. Need HP18×181 cut, formed, or fabricated? Huntington Steel & Supply Co.

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