AISC v16.0 · W shape

W27X539

W27X539 weighs 539 lb/ft, has a depth of 32.5 in, a cross-sectional area of 159 in², and an x-axis elastic section modulus Sx of 1,570 in³. Open the full US customary property record or generate 2D, data, report, and 3D reference files locally in your browser.

W 539 lb/ft · 159 in² · EDI W27X539

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Nominal profile Units · inches

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Weight: 539 lb/ft
Area: 159 in²
Depth: 32.5 in
Elastic Sx: 1,570 in³

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Reading the W27X539 record

The 27 in depth series in W27X539 is a designation. The tabulated depth d is 32.5 in and flange width bf is 15.3 in. The separately listed detailing depth ddet is 32.5 in.

The web thickness tw is 1.97 in and flange thickness tf is 3.54 in. Keep the exact designation with these dimensions: matching the depth series does not guarantee matching flanges, web geometry or connection fit.

Ix = 25,600 in⁴ and Iy = 2,110 in⁴ refer to the database x- and y-axes. Here Ix is numerically larger. Axis letters are labels, not a guarantee that x is always the larger axis. These are geometric properties, not allowable loads or complete member capacities.

Match the axis and dimension conventions to the figures in the AISC v16.0 workbook Readme. The profile above simplifies manufacturing geometry; its outline is not used to recalculate the published properties.

Worked quantity example

Nominal weight for W27X539

Assume 3 pieces, each 20 ft (6.096 m) long. This is a hypothetical quantity example, not a stock-length or lifting recommendation.

Using the published 539 lb/ft weight
Quantity	Calculation	Nominal pounds	Kilogram equivalent
One 20 ft piece	20 ft × 539 lb/ft	10,780 lb	4,889.726 kg
3 pieces	3 × 10,780 lb	32,340 lb	14,669.177 kg

Conversion: 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg; displayed results are rounded. This multiplication excludes connection plates, bolts, weld metal, coatings, cutting allowances and actual material variation. Use the material takeoff for your own lengths and quantities.

Shape family context

What is a wide-flange shape?

A W-shape is a hot-rolled, doubly symmetric wide-flange section commonly used for beams and columns. Its relatively wide flanges and web distribute material efficiently for many bending and axial-force applications.

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Common context

Common project roles include floor beams, roof beams, girders, columns, transfer members, and parts of braced or moment frames.

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Dimensions & properties

W27X539 reference data.

Values below are derived from the AISC Shapes Database v16.0 in US customary units. A dash indicates that a property is not applicable or not included for this family.

Nominal dimensions

W: 539 lb/ft
A: 159 in²
d: 32.5 in
ddet: 32.5 in
bf: 15.3 in
bfdet: 15.25 in
tw: 1.97 in
twdet: 2 in
tf: 3.54 in
tfdet: 3.563 in
kdes: 4.33 in
kdet: 4.438 in
k1: 1.813 in

Centroid & detailing

T: 23 in
WGi: 5.5 in

X-axis properties

Ix: 25,600 in⁴
Zx: 1,890 in³
Sx: 1,570 in³
rx: 12.7 in
rts: 4.41 in
ho: 29 in

Y- and z-axis properties

Iy: 2,110 in⁴
Zy: 437 in³
Sy: 277 in³
ry: 3.65 in

Torsion, warping & perimeters

J: 496 in⁴
Cw: 443,000 in⁶
PA: 106 in
PB: 121 in
PC: 80.3 in
PD: 95.6 in

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W27X539 alongside nearby W records

These records share the same nominal series, outside envelope or leg arrangement, depending on the family. Peers are ordered by absolute weight difference, then listed depth and designation. The table does not rank structural performance or approve a substitution.

US customary values from the same AISC v16.0 dataset
Record	Weight (lb/ft)	Depth (in)	Area (in²)	Ix (in⁴)	Iy (in⁴)
W27X539 (this record)	539	32.5	159	25,600	2,110
W27X368	368	30.4	109	16,200	1,310
W27X336	336	30	99.2	14,600	1,180

Relative to W27X539, W27X368 changes nominal weight by -171 lb/ft, listed depth by -2.1 in, and area by -50 in². At the same hypothetical 20 ft length, the nominal weight difference is -3,420 lb.

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Compare the remaining dimensions, axis conventions, grade, availability and project requirements separately. Weight or section-property similarity does not establish matching connection geometry or member capacity.

Reference use only.

Data is derived from the AISC Shapes Database v16.0, consistent with the AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition, 1st Printing. AISC advises professional verification before use in a specific application. The downloadable DXF is a nominal reference profile and may simplify rolled fillets, flange tapers, angle radii, HSS corner radii, and other manufacturing geometry. Verify all dimensions and suitability before design, detailing, ordering, or fabrication.

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