W27x94 is a wide flange steel beam that is 26.9 in deep with a 10 in flange and weighs 94 lb/ft (140 kg/m). Its metric designation is W690x140. All values below come from the AISC Shapes Database v16.0.
W27x94 Dimensions
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal weight | W | 94 lb/ft | 140 kg/m |
| Cross-sectional area | A | 27.6 in² | 17,800 mm² |
| Depth | d | 26.9 in | 683 mm |
| Flange width | bf | 10 in | 254 mm |
| Web thickness | tw | 0.49 in | 12.4 mm |
| Flange thickness | tf | 0.745 in | 18.9 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (design) | kdes | 1.34 in | 34 mm |
| Distance to web toe of fillet (detailing) | kdet | 1.9375 in | 49.2 mm |
| Web center line to flange toe of fillet | k1 | 1.4375 in | 36.5 mm |
| Distance between web toes of fillets | T | 23 in | 584 mm |
| Workable gage (inner holes) | WGi | 5.5 in | 140 mm |
W27x94 Section Properties
| Property | Symbol | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moment of inertia, x-axis | Ix | 3,270 in⁴ | 1,360 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, x-axis | Sx | 243 in³ | 3,980 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, x-axis | Zx | 278 in³ | 4,560 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, x-axis | rx | 10.9 in | 277 mm |
| Moment of inertia, y-axis | Iy | 124 in⁴ | 51.6 ×10⁶ mm⁴ |
| Elastic section modulus, y-axis | Sy | 24.8 in³ | 406 ×10³ mm³ |
| Plastic section modulus, y-axis | Zy | 38.8 in³ | 636 ×10³ mm³ |
| Radius of gyration, y-axis | ry | 2.12 in | 53.8 mm |
| Torsional constant | J | 4.03 in⁴ | 1,680 ×10³ mm⁴ |
| Warping constant | Cw | 21,300 in⁶ | 5,720 ×10⁹ mm⁶ |
| Effective radius of gyration | rts | 2.59 in | 65.8 mm |
| Distance between flange centroids | ho | 26.2 in | 665 mm |
| Flange slenderness | bf/2tf | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Web slenderness | h/tw | 49.5 | 49.5 |
W27x94 Weight Calculator
Enter a length to get the total weight of a W27x94 beam. A 20 ft length weighs 1,880 lb.
Uses the AISC nominal weight: 94 lb/ft (140 kg/m).
Beams Similar to W27x94
| Shape | Weight (lb/ft) | Depth (in) | Flange width (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| W27x102 | 102 | 27.1 | 10 |
| W27x84 | 84 | 26.7 | 10 |
| W27x114 | 114 | 27.3 | 10.1 |
Compare all W shapes in the wide flange beam sizes chart. Working in millimetres? W27x94 is listed as W690x140 in the metric wide flange beam sizes chart.
W27x94 FAQ
What does W27x94 mean?
W means wide flange. The first number (27) is the nominal depth in inches, and the second number (94) is the weight in pounds per foot. The actual depth of W27x94 is 26.9 in. How to read steel beam sizes.
How much does a W27x94 beam weigh?
W27x94 weighs 94 lb per foot (140 kg per meter). A 20 ft beam weighs about 1,880 lb. Use the calculator above for any length.
What is the metric equivalent of W27x94?
The metric (SI) designation is W690x140: 683 mm deep with a 254 mm flange and 140 kg/m.
How far can a W27x94 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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