W8x31

W Shapes · AISC (W shapes)

The W8x31 is a 203.2 mm deep, 203.2 mm wide w shape with a mass of 46.1 kg/m, listed for United States (AISC (W shapes)).

Indicative properties - verify against the governing standard before professional use.

D 203.2 b 203.2 tw 7.2 tf 11
W8x31 cross-section (mm, to scale). Download DXF
Mass per metre 46.1 kg/m
Depth 203.2 mm
Flange width 203.2 mm
Web thickness 7.2 mm
Flange thickness 11 mm
Area 5,890 mm²
Second moment of area, Iₓ 45,785,457 mm⁴
Elastic modulus, Zₓ 450,644 mm³
Plastic modulus, Sₓ 498,167 mm³
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Frequently asked

How much does a W8x31 weigh?
A W8x31 has a mass of 46.1 kg/m (31.0 lb/ft).
What are the dimensions of a W8x31?
A W8x31 is 203.2 mm deep and 203.2 mm wide, with a 7.2 mm web and a 11 mm flange.
What is the section modulus of a W8x31?
Its elastic section modulus Zₓ is 450,644 mm³ and its plastic section modulus Sₓ is 498,167 mm³, about the major (x-x) axis.