W18x119 is a wide flange steel beam that is 19 in deep with an 11.3 in flange and weighs 119 lb/ft (177 kg/m). Its metric designation is W460x177. All values below come from the AISC Shapes Database v16.0.
W18x119 Dimensions
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal weight | W | 119 lb/ft | 177 kg/m |
| Cross-sectional area | A | 35.1 in² | 22,600 mm² |
| Depth | d | 19 in | 483 mm |
| Flange width | bf | 11.3 in | 287 mm |
| Web thickness | tw | 0.655 in | 16.6 mm |
| Flange thickness | tf | 1.06 in | 26.9 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (design) | kdes | 1.46 in | 37.1 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (detailing) | kdet | 1.9375 in | 49.2 mm |
| Web center line to flange toe of fillet | k1 | 1.1875 in | 30.2 mm |
| Distance between web toes of fillets | T | 15.125 in | 384 mm |
| Workable gage (inner holes) | WGi | 5.5 in | 140 mm |
W18x119 Section Properties
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of inertia, x-axis | Ix | 2,190 in⁴ | 912 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, x-axis | Sx | 231 in³ | 3,790 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, x-axis | Zx | 262 in³ | 4,290 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, x-axis | rx | 7.9 in | 201 mm |
| Moment of inertia, y-axis | Iy | 253 in⁴ | 105 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, y-axis | Sy | 44.9 in³ | 736 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, y-axis | Zy | 69.1 in³ | 1,130 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, y-axis | ry | 2.69 in | 68.3 mm |
| Torsional constant | J | 10.6 in⁴ | 4,410 ×10³ mm⁴ |
| Warping constant | Cw | 20,300 in⁶ | 5,450 ×10⁹ mm⁶ |
| Effective radius of gyration | rts | 3.13 in | 79.5 mm |
| Distance between flange centroids | ho | 17.9 in | 455 mm |
| Flange slenderness | bf/2tf | 5.31 | 5.31 |
| Web slenderness | h/tw | 24.5 | 24.5 |
W18x119 Weight Calculator
Enter a length to get the total weight of a W18x119 beam. A 20 ft length weighs 2,380 lb.
Uses the AISC nominal weight: 119 lb/ft (177 kg/m).
Beams Similar to W18x119
| Shape | Weight (lb/ft) | Depth (in) | Flange width (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| W18x130 | 130 | 19.3 | 11.2 |
| W18x106 | 106 | 18.7 | 11.2 |
| W18x97 | 97 | 18.6 | 11.1 |
See every W18 size in the W18 beam sizes chart, or compare all shapes in the wide flange beam sizes chart. Working in millimetres? W18x119 is listed as W460x177 in the metric wide flange beam sizes chart.
W18x119 FAQ
What does W18x119 mean?
W means wide flange. The first number (18) is the nominal depth in inches, and the second number (119) is the weight in pounds per foot. The actual depth of W18x119 is 19 in. How to read steel beam sizes.
How much does a W18x119 beam weigh?
W18x119 weighs 119 lb per foot (177 kg per meter). A 20 ft beam weighs about 2,380 lb. Use the calculator above for any length.
What is the metric equivalent of W18x119?
The metric (SI) designation is W460x177: 483 mm deep with a 287 mm flange and 177 kg/m.
How far can a W18x119 beam span?
Span depends on the load, support conditions, deflection limits and local building code, so it cannot be read from a size table. A licensed structural engineer must size any beam that carries a load.
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0, consistent with the AISC Steel Construction Manual, 16th Edition. Last updated: September 2026.
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